• Lack of Oxygen
• Pharmaceuticals
• Large Babies
• Unusual Position
• Excessive Force
• C-Section
• Premature Birth
• Cephalopelvic Disproportion
• Dystocia
• Prolonged Labor

If infants are deprived of oxygen before, during, or after birth this may result in injury. Oxygen deprivation can happen when the umbilical cord is compressed or twisted in the birth process when the unborn fetus chokes on its own meconium (fecal matter comprising the first feces of the newborn, which can be released either just before or just after birth). If your infant sustained injuries at birth due to the deprivation of oxygen, you may have a claim against your physician or the hospital staff.

Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care professional to follow generally accepted standards in the medical field. If the failure of the health care professional is the cause of a birth defect due to lack of oxygen, damages may be recoverable under the laws of medical malpractice. Most doctors and hospitals hold malpractice insurance and some states even require that they contribute to a state patient's compensation account. Statutes of limitation may preclude filing after a certain amount of time has passed after the malpractice. It is imperative that you consult with an attorney knowledgeable in medical malpractice if your baby has birth defects that may have resulted from lack of oxygen.

If you believe that your child may have suffered a birth injury and you would like to know your legal options, you should immediately speak with an experienced Melbourne birth injury lawyer. Click here for help.