Birth asphyxia generally occurs during labor when the infant doesn\u2019t get enough oxygen to their brain. While relatively common, this situation is also an emergency that requires immediate action.<\/p>\n
If left untreated, birth asphyxia can cause serious injuries, developmental delays, and even death. According to the medical journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, birth asphyxia causes\u00a030-35%\u00a0of neonatal deaths<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to the Center for American Progress<\/a>, the risk of fatality goes up for black women with the rate of infant deaths due to\u00a0birth injury\u00a0double\u00a0that of infants born to white mothers.<\/p>\n Navigating life after a devastating birth injury can be difficult. You may not know where to go to get the resources you need or what steps to take to get the right kind of help.<\/p>\n Our experienced Philadelphia birth asphyxia attorneys can provide the guidance and support your family needs during this unbearable time.<\/p>\n When your family is grieving after your child is injured or killed as a result of a physician\u2019s negligence during labor, you need aggressive legal support from an experienced Philadelphia birth asphyxia attorney.<\/p>\n At The Cochran Firm in Philadelphia<\/a>, we understand the sensitive nature of your case and can help you cut through the red tape to get the justice your family deserves.<\/p>\n The Cochran Law Firm will investigate every aspect of your case and fight for the full and fair compensation your family deserves after a birth asphyxia injury.<\/p>\n There are several causes of birth asphyxia, many of which are preventable. However, those that can\u2019t be anticipated should be resolved as quickly as possible to prevent damage to delicate brain tissue from a lack of oxygen.<\/p>\n The most common reasons neonatal asphyxia occurs include the following:<\/p>\n Doctors may give a mother too much medication to help make their labor faster, making it harder for the baby to circulate oxygenated blood.<\/p>\n Babies whose umbilical cords are compressed or wrapped around their neck may get less oxygenated blood to the brain before birth.<\/p>\n When a mother\u2019s blood pressure is very high, this can compress the baby\u2019s own circulation and make it difficult for the baby to get oxygen and nutrients.<\/p>\n If the baby\u2019s blood supply is cut off before it can breathe outside air for too long, it can asphyxiate. A cesarean section must be performed if the mother can\u2019t push the baby out during labor.<\/p>\n If it is not done promptly, it could result in serious injury to the baby. For example, this often happens in shoulder dystocia<\/a> cases where the baby\u2019s shoulder is stuck behind the mother\u2019s pelvis.<\/p>\n In many cases, the medical professional\u2019s quick action allows the baby to recover completely. However, in cases where doctors and nurses fail to act, the consequences can be dire.<\/p>\n The effects of not getting enough oxygen during the birthing process can be far reaching. You may not even know that your baby is experiencing low oxygen. Symptoms of asphyxia include but aren\u2019t limited to:<\/p>\nHow We Can Help<\/h2>\n
Why Work with the Cochran Law Firm<\/h2>\n
How Does Birth Asphyxia Occur?<\/h2>\n
Administering Too Much Pitocin during Labor<\/h3>\n
Umbilical Cord Obstruction<\/h3>\n
Preeclampsia<\/h3>\n
Delayed Delivery or Cesarean Section<\/h3>\n
Effects of Birth Asphyxia<\/h2>\n