Premature labor can result in serious risks for both the mother and child. During premature labor, the infant is at risk for injury which may result in cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy, shoulder dystocia and brain injury.
The following are signs of premature labor. If any of these symptoms occur before 37 weeks of pregnancy, the mother and child is at serious risk of complications. If you, or a loved one, experience any of the following symptoms during pregnancy, consult a physician immediately.
Signs of Premature Labor:
- Back pain
- Pain, pressure or heaviness on the pubic bone
- Bloody or unusual vaginal discharge
- Contractions
The physician treating a mother during premature labor is responsible for providing reasonable care – this includes taking action to prevent serious injuries, such as cerebral palsy.
Birth trauma attorneys are currently working on cases involving serious or fatal injuries that occurred during birth due to the negligence of the medical staff.
