A family in Tennessee is reportedly furious with a local hospital, saying their child suffered gouging wounds from an amniotic hook used recklessly during birth. 
According to WKRN-TV, the child was born at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Her parents created a Facebook post this spring detailing the injuries that was shared thousands of times.
The parents claim that a mid-wife used an amniotic hook to break the mother’s water. However, instead of breaking the sac, the hook scratched the child’s head repeatedly.
The mother claims the mid-wife said, “This is a tough water bag. Oh my god, this is so tough,” according to WKRN. They claim she spent 5 to 10 minutes scratching the child with the hook before realizing she did not hit the amniotic sac.
Eventually, the child was born, but she ended up in NICU. “After the delivery, they mentioned to us she was having trouble breathing, and she had aspirated some of the amniotic fluid, and they said it was the trauma of the birth. The NICU said they didn’t know what happened; it was probably just the trauma of the birth,” the mother said.
For further information, you can click on the link below. The couple was planning on meeting with the provider to discuss their concerns.
Birth Injuries Can Lead to a Lifetime of Medical Costs
As we reported last month, instances of disfigurement during birth can occur due to complications with compression materials or wraps, as well as the use of forceps being used too strongly on a child’s skull. Additionally, complications during surgical procedures can result in child disfigurement.
Healthcare providers that negligently harm children during the birth process must be held liable. If your child suffered an injury due to the carelessness of a healthcare provider, our Ryan Krebs, M.D., J.D., is especially qualified to handle medical malpractice cases. We provide services with unique legal expertise.
Our firm is well versed in birth injury law, and each birth trauma attorney can provide you with the legal advice and representation you need to successfully pursue a case. For a free discussion about your case, call 1-(800)-460-0606.
