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Rate of C-Sections Increase in Response to Birth Injuries

Cesarean sections have become much more common in the United States, and accounted for 32% of births in 2007. This statistic reflects a number of changes in American society, such as increased age of many birth mothers, and concerns about birth injuries.

Because of the risk of birth injury, doctors are becoming increasingly reluctant to allow vaginal delivery for infants in an awkward (breech) position. Methods like vacuum extraction and forceps are also becoming less common for similar reasons.

Many women who have had C-sections in the past are encouraged to have them a second time. A woman who attempts a traditional delivery after having had a C-section is more likely to suffer a ruptured uterus, which can be harmful or even deadly for both the mother and infant.

C-sections also have their own share of risks, such as the increased likelihood of the newborn having to go to the intensive care unit. It also takes longer for a woman to recover from a C-section than from a normal birth. Ultimately, the choice to use a C-section depends on the circumstances of the birth.

Though doctors use C-sections to decrease the possibility of a birth injury, mistakes can still be made. If your child suffered a birth injury, either through C-section or vaginal delivery due to a medical personnel's neglect, you may want to consider holding the responsible parties liable for their actions through a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Birth injuries may require long-term or even life-long medical care for your child. If you believe medical malpractice may have caused your child's birth injuries, contact an experienced Louisville birth injury attorney at Gray and White Law at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your child's Kentucky birth injury case.

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