Pelvic Floor Birth Injury Medical Malpractice

Pelvic floor birth injuries after vaginal births affect more than 300,000 women each year — about one tenth of such births — resulting in the need for surgery.1 Victims may experience any number of vaginal, anal, or urogenital problems that result in lifelong physical and emotional problems. The joys of motherhood can be seriously impacted. In the severest of cases, multiple surgeries may be required, the potential for future pregnancies may be affected, or both. Pelvic floor birth injuries may be due to OB-GYN, midwife, or specialist error in the form of medical malpractice negligence. Failure to properly monitor birthing...

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