Albuquerque Birth Injury Lawyers

• Holoprosencephaly: Holoprosencephaly results in malformations of the face. The full extent of the causes of holoprosencephaly is not known, but there is evidence of a higher incidence rate (particularly among baby girls) when the mother suffered a transplacental infection that was undiagnosed and left untreated. 
• Cephalohematoma: Cephalohematoma is bleeding that takes place between the infant’s skull and the thin membrane that covers the bone (periosteum). It is typically caused by instruments used to extract the baby during an obstructed delivery or when the baby is too large for the birth canal. The condition often results in jaundice, anemia, and hypotension.
• Cesarean Section Injuries: When a baby cannot be delivered vaginally, medical providers must perform cesarean sections or C-sections. This is a surgical procedure that requires careful skill and precision to avoid injury to the baby or the mother. Though rare, C-section injuries can and do happen. Often, these are the result of surgical errors, such as failure to monitor the mother or the baby, improper incisions, and damage to internal organs during surgery. 
• Brain Damage: Infant brain damage is often caused by loss of oxygen and/or blood flow to the brain. This includes asphyxia, hypoxia, and anoxia—all serious conditions that can result in significant and permanent brain damage or death. Common causes of brain damage in newborns include prolonged labor, shoulder dystocia, failure to order a timely C-section, and failure to properly monitor the baby for signs of fetal distress. 

These are just some of the many types of birth injuries to babies that can result when a licensed medical professional is negligent. Whether your baby’s injury was the result of improper prenatal diagnosis and treatment, an error in the delivery room, or an undiagnosed medical condition during neonatal care, your physician or healthcare facility may be liable for compensating your family for damages.