Delayed C-Section

Phoenix Birth Injury Lawyer

Closely monitoring both mother and baby during pregnancy, labor and delivery is an important part of the care that any doctor, obstetrician or OB/GYN will provide. This includes quickly recognizing fetal distress, a breech baby or any other condition that would potentially harm mother or baby in the event of a vaginal birth. If a doctor fails to recommend or perform a cesarean section, this may result in serious birth injuries. A delayed c-section may also have catastrophic results, leading to oxygen deprivation and such birth injuries as cerebral palsy or other brain injuries.

A Delayed Cesarean Section May Cause Serious Birth Injuries

When the fetus is in distress, a doctor has the obligation to recognize this and act swiftly to remedy the situation. If a cesarean section is the best option to avoiding injury to mother and baby, the doctor should recommend and perform this as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this does not always occur. A delayed c-section may result in an extremely difficult childbirth that will cause injury to the baby, including brain damage or cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation, paralysis, brachial plexus injury, and in extreme situations, death. A cesarean section must also be properly performed to help ensure that the infant is not harmed during this procedure.

If you were the victim of a delayed cesarean section in a Phoenix hospital, contact a birth injury lawyer at Goldwater Law Firm, PC to see how we can help you file a claim or lawsuit against the negligent doctor or whatever other party should be held responsible. With our help, you may be able to seek justice on your child's behalf while also recovering the money for medical care and other expenses that will help you protect your child's future.

Contact a Phoenix birth injury attorney at our firm today.