Untimely C-Section Injury Lawyer

There is an established medical standard that reasonable medical providers use as an indicator of when a c-section needs to be performed during delivery. Some of signs that a c-section needs to be performed include:

• When the fetus has an irregular heartbeat or blood pressure;
• Fetal distress; and
• When the fetus is entangled in the umbilical cord.

In addition—in leading up to childbirth—there can be obvious indications that a doctor should perform a c-section. Some of these include:

• Placenta previa;
• Placenta abruption; and
• Pre-eclampsia.

These conditions are so risky that they should be recognized early on, and a c-section should be pursued in place of natural childbirth. In addition, a c-section is also sometimes appropriate if the mother had a prior c-section, if she is having twins, or if the fetus is not in the normal position.If the doctor fails to notice the signs associated with these conditions, or fails to notice them in a timely manner, and the baby or mother are injured as a result, they have potentially committed medical negligence.

During a c-section, a surgical incision is made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus in order to deliver the child when it is medically necessary. During this process, there is risk to both the baby and mother; a risk that if a mistake is made, it could result in internal bleeding, damage to organs, damage to nerves, heart complications, and others.