What Issues Exist In Prolonged Labor?
What Problems Result In Prolonged Labor?
Labor may be prolonged for numerous reasons, including but not limited to the following:
How Prolonged Labor Can Be Dangerous
If the labor lasts for an extended amount of time, it can cause fetal distress. Many times, this involves lack of oxygen supply to the baby’s brain, change in heart rate, and other potential problems. This requires the doctor to perform an emergency cesarean section.
If this is not performed quickly enough, the baby may suffer significant birth injuries as a result.
At Brown & Barron, we recognize the various dangers that exist when labor is prolonged. Both the mother and baby are at significant risk and if the doctor does not act in a timely manner, serious harm can occur.
Our Baltimore birth injury attorneys work hard to represent families in difficult times. It’s our goal to guide you through the complex legal process and focus on you and your baby in the pursuit of justice and compensation.
If your baby suffered a birth injury due to doctor negligence, discuss your potential case with our firm bycalling us at (410) 886-6621 today.