Breech Position
My Baby was injured from a Breech Position, do I have a case?
A breech position is when the baby enters the birth canal with the buttocks or feet first, instead of head first. There are different types of breech positions, depending on the way that the baby presents in the womb. Complete breech, Frank breech, Footling breech and Kneeling breech are terms used to describe the baby’s breech position.
The risks of injury to the baby include oxygen deprivation, cord prolapse, head entrapment, damage to the brain, head and skull, damage to the baby’s internal organs, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, brain damage and in some cases, death. Many breech babies are born through C-section delivery, which increases risks of bleeding and infection for the mother.
Breech position babies must be closely monitored to determine whether they have turned. Skilled physicians and hospital staff, and a conscientious birth plan are necessary to prevent injury to both the mother and baby.
If you or your baby was injured from a breech birth, and you believe your doctor mishandled your delivery, call our birth injury lawyers today for a free consultation. We can help. We have a team of experienced and dedicated injury lawyers ready to fight for you and your baby. Often times, our birth injury clients have increasing medical bills, and are suffering from emotional distress and even job loss as a result of their child’s injury. Not only is your baby suffering, but you may be, too. Let us help you and your family. Our aggressive and experienced birth injury attorneys will seek to get you and your family the compensation you deserve. We never take a fee unless we obtain a recovery for you. Call the Philly Legal Eagles at Rizio, Hamilton & Kane for a free consultation. You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose.
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