BIRTH INJURY Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Excessive Traction Results in Permanent Brachial Plexus Injury. Mom was admitted to the hospital at 5:47 a.m. under the care of a nurse midwife . At 6:16 a.m., she was fully dilated, +2 station. She was noted to be having strong contractions and very active pushing. The baby progressed to crowing, with audible FHR at 120 to 140. Delivery of head was accomplished at 6:29 a.m. and shoulder dystocia was determined. The baby was suctioned and initially no cord was palpated. Nurse Wright attempted to

BIRTH INJURY Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Excessive Traction Results in Permanent Brachial Plexus Injury. The Plaintiff was an 18 year old with a twin gestation pregnancy. A urine culture was reported as positive for ecoli bacteria. During the visit a seven – day prescription of amoxicillin was ordered. The following day the Plaintiff presented for a scheduled ultrasound. The ultrasound technician noted the Plaintiff was nauseous and vomiting all day, and that she vomited two basins of green fluid while in the ultrasound room. In addition the Plaintiff was febrile to

BIRTH INJURY Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Failure to Appreciate Fetal Distress Results in Brain Damage and Cerebral Palsy. This was the first pregnancy for the 28 – year – old Mom. The pregnancy was eventful for the following conditions: maternal obesity; maternal smoking; pruritis; excessive weight gain; urinary tract infection, reflux, macrosomia, induction for macrosomia. The pregnancy was well dated by clinical and ultrasound dating. At 40 weeks an ultrasound was performed and showed a fetal weight of 4090 grams. An induction was then planned on the basis on fetal macrosomia.

BIRTH INJURY Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Failure to Perform Caesarian Section and Excessive Traction Results in Permanent Brachial Plexus Injury. At her first pre – natal visit the M om’s medical history was significant for PIH, glysuria during previous pregnancy with macrosomic infant who weighed 4,530 grams at 39 weeks. Upon admission for delivery fetal macrosomia was noted with an estimated fetal weight of 10 to 11 pounds. The Mo m’s total weight gain was 57 pounds. Prior history of macrosomic infant was noted. The plan was to continue expectant management