Child’s Cerebral Palsy Blamed on Birth Injuries

A sustained lack of oxygen during childbirth can be deadly. Newborns that survive are often left with profoundly debilitating health issues. In a case that was recently settled in Connecticut, a twin birth that was beset with problems ultimately resulted in an emergency caesarean section. Sadly, several delays in the process resulted in oxygen deprivation to the second-born twin. As a result, the baby was born with severe cerebral palsy, a condition often linked to oxygen deprivation. The jury found that the doctor who presided over the procedure was negligent, and a $38 million settlement was awarded in the case.

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