Delayed Cesarean Section Birth Injuries

Improper fetal heart rate. Umbilical cord prolapse. Uterine rupture. These are only a few of the reasons an emergency Cesarean section might be performed to save the life of an infant or mother, or the lives of both. And while Cesarean sections themselves come with risks, other risks can occur when Cesarean sections are delayed — potentially resulting in birth injury medical malpractice negligence. This is well documented in the number of legal cases settled nationally involving delayed Cesarean section birth injuries. Among the types of delayed Cesarean section birth injuries are those that are asphyxia related, in which a lack...

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