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are several causes of birth defects and birth injuries. Some
occur during the prenatal period as a result of medications
or other toxins that the mother is exposed to prior to birth.
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Approximately eight percent of all children are born with some
form of birth defect or physical irregularity.
While many of these birth defects are relatively minor, some
can cause lifelong disabilities and premature death. In fact,
birth defects are the number one cause of death during the first
year of life. |
There are over 4,000 known birth defects including those of
the heart, digestive system, face, spine, limbs, brain, eyes,
kidneys, bladder, and chromosomal irregularities. While the
causes of most birth defects are unknown, many may be due to
heredity or environmental factors such as drug use (legal or
illegal) and pollution.
Injury may also occur if the baby is in an abnormal position
in the uterus before birth. Most injuries occur in induced or
operative births as opposed to natural vaginal birth.
Specialist birth injury attorneys will consider all of the circumstances
of the birth after detailed perusal of the medical records and
in particular will be looking for evidence of medical errors
which may support a malpractice action.
Click
here to learn more about some specific birth defects, including
birth defects caused by drug use, as well as information on
how to contact a birth defects lawyer. |
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