Posted On: March 7, 2009
Why is labor induced – Birth Injuries
1 in 5 deliveries in the United States is the result of induced labor. The following video explains possible reasons for inducing labor. The video touches on some of the main reasons including:
Infection
Decreasing fetal growth
Preeclampsia
Large gestational age child
Maternal illness
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Long pregnancy – past due date
Water broken for more than 24 hours
Failure to induce labor may result in a medical malpractice lawsuit due to injuries to the child such as Cerebral Palsy or Erb’s Palsy.
