What Causes Birth Trauma?
Birth injuries can occur as a result of the traction, compression, and torque a baby undergoes during delivery. While labor is a natural process, it isn’t completely risk free especially for infants with certain risk factors. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Birth Injury Statistics In the U.S. today, only six to eight infants are seriously injured per 1,000 births. This amounts to less than 2%. The rate of birth trauma has plummeted due to several medical advances. First, most of the risk factors associated with birth injury are now detectable with ultrasound. Furthermore, forceps and vacuum suction aren’t used as frequently as they once were. Expectant mothers do have a say in their birth experience and should certainly feel empowered to talk with their doctor or midwife before the due date to discuss possible scenarios for the delivery. Birth Injury Risk Factors Around half of all birth trauma cases
