What Causes Lack of Oxygen in Newborns?
            

What is a Lack of Oxygen for a Newborn?

 Oxygen is a critical part of any human’s survival. Asphyxia occurs whenever the flow of oxygen is interrupted for any amount of time. For a newborn, this can occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. If a fetus or newborn experienced a lack of oxygen, then it can cause several birth injuries. These injuries can cause developmental disabilities and long-term health issues. These birth injuries can occur due to medical malpractice or negligence. It is critical to determine the cause of any birth injury to see how it can be treated.

 What Type of Birth Injuries Can Occur from a Lack of Oxygen?

 A lack of oxygen for a newborn can cause several different birth injuries and can even cause death. Some of the most common injuries include:

• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental delays
• Infections
• Organ failure
• Seizures

These and other injuries can occur if a fetus or newborn experiences a lack of oxygen during pregnancy or childbirth. Caring for a newborn with birth injuries caused by a lack of oxygen is costly and difficult.

What Type of Compensation is Available for a Birth Injury from a Lack of Oxygen?

If a newborn suffers a birth injury from a lack of oxygen at any point in a pregnancy, then several types of compensation can be available. A parent can be compensated for medical care, rehabilitation, and therapy costs incurred due to a birth injury. There is a two-year statute of limitations to file a birth injury lawsuit in Utah. This means that you have to file a lawsuit within this time or have a legitimate reason why a timely suit was not filed, such as the late onset of health effects. If you have questions about birth injuries, then call us so we can help.

 Get Professional Assistance

If you believe that your child is the victim of a birth injury that occurred during labor, birth, or delivery, then contact us so you can speak with an experienced professional.