While inducing labor can be a great choice for some women, it is not right for everyone. In fact, there are some serious risks associated with inducing labor that you should be aware of before making your decision.
There are many reasons why a woman might want to induce labor. For example, if the baby is not yet ready to enter the world, inducing labor can help speed things along so that mom and baby can meet their due date. This is particularly important if there are complications with the pregnancy or if the delivery process will be difficult or dangerous for the mother or child.
When a woman’s water breaks before 37 weeks of pregnancy, doctors may recommend inducing labor in order to prevent infection and other complications that could develop if she waits too long before delivering her baby. It’s important to remember that inducing labor has its own risks and complications that need to be considered before making any decisions about when to deliver your baby, including the potential for a birth injury.
Inducing Labor Can Cause Birth Injuries
However, inducing labor does come with its own set of risks for both mom and baby. One risk is that the induction will not work and it will be necessary for doctors to perform an emergency cesarean section (C-section). This can cause significant trauma for both mom and baby as well as additional medical expenses that could have been avoided with normal delivery.
Another risk of inducing labor is that it could cause an infection in either mom or baby — especially if she has an infection going into labor. Infections can lead to sepsis (bloodstream infection), which can result in serious complications for mother and baby — including death.
A third risk is that the induction of labor could lead to umbilical cord prolapse. This occurs when the baby’s umbilical cord becomes compressed in the birth canal, which can result in fetal distress and even death if not treated quickly.
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Understanding Inducing Labor
Inducing labor is a medical process used to cause contractions in order to start labor before it would otherwise begin naturally. It’s often done when a woman goes into preterm labor — before 37 weeks gestation — or when it appears that her baby might not be able to survive outside the womb because it’s too small or underdeveloped.
Sometimes doctors recommend inducing labor when there are concerns about the baby’s position, umbilical cord length, or other factors. Inducing labor can be a safe and effective way to give birth if done under the supervision of a doctor. However, some women have experienced injuries after inducing labor.
Is It Possible to Cause Birth Injuries by Inducing Labor?
Inducing labor can carry certain risks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), some studies have shown that inducing labor increases the risk of uterine rupture during delivery by 2-3 times over spontaneous births.
Uterine rupture occurs when there is an opening in your uterus during delivery, which causes severe bleeding. For example, there’s a chance that your cervix might not be ready for delivery and you could experience a rupture in the lining of your uterus (uterine rupture). If this happens, it could lead to excessive bleeding and possibly even death.
Inducing labor is also linked to fetal distress in newborns, which may result in brain damage or other serious injuries. In some cases, babies born early may have long-term health problems as a result of their premature birth or the complications surrounding it. In cases where complications arise during an induction procedure or when certain medications are used by mistake during labor induction procedures, parents deserve compensation for any injuries that occurred as a result of their child’s birth.
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What Can Happen if You Induce Labor?
Inducing labor means stimulating contractions so that they begin earlier than they would have otherwise. This can be done with medication or other treatments, such as having sex or walking around.
It’s important to understand that not all inductions are alike; different methods work differently for different women and babies. Also, keep in mind that not all inductions will result in an induced vaginal delivery (IVD).
Some women will give birth vaginally after being induced; others might have their babies delivered by cesarean section. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends additional testing and ultrasounds to monitor the health of the baby. However, not all pregnancies progress at the same rate or have similar risks associated with them; therefore, inducing labor may not always be necessary or safe if there are no signs that your baby is ready for delivery yet.
Because every woman’s body and pregnancy are different, it can be difficult for doctors to know exactly when it’s okay to induce labor and how best to do so without causing any harm to the mother or child.
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Why do You Need a Birth Injury Lawyer?
Women who are induced into labor can suffer from complications that lead to birth injuries. When a woman is induced, she is given medication or other treatments to start contractions which can lead to complications such as fetal distress and uterine rupture. If you have been injured by induced labor, you need a birth injury lawyer to protect your rights.
You may want to consult with a birth injury lawyer because many doctors do not inform their patients of the risks associated with induction. There are no laws requiring doctors to tell women about the risks of induction or other treatments they use during childbirth. Doctors may also lack the training needed to safely perform inductions on their own patients.
A skilled birth injury lawyer knows what kinds of complications can occur during induction and how to protect a patient’s rights if something goes wrong during labor.
Reach Out to Our Attorneys Today for Help
If you have suffered from a birth injury caused by inducing labor prematurely, it is important that you contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with one of our birth injury lawyers.
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