Birth Injuries / 1.25.2013

Causes of Hemorrhage in Baby and Mother

Hemorrhage is a broad term that simply means uncontrolled bleeding. It can affect both babies and mothers alike, for a variety of reasons. Unnoticed or improperly treated, it can lead to exsanguinat

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Hemorrhage is a broad term that simply means uncontrolled bleeding. It can affect both babies and mothers alike, for a variety of reasons. Unnoticed or improperly treated, it can lead to exsanguination, or the loss of enough blood to cause death. When bleeding occurs in the brain there is a high chance of permanent neurological injury.

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Causes of Hemorrhage in the Pregnant/Delivering Woman

Hemorrhage in the pregnant woman can be caused by:

Placental abruption
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Uterine Rupture
Cesarean Section Injuries
Placenta previa

Causes of Hemorrhage in the Baby

Bleeding in the baby can be caused by:

Chorangioma
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Forceps and Vacuum Extractor (can cause bleeding in the brain or underneath the scalp)
Cesarean Section Injuries

Brain bleeds in particular can cause lifetime problems, including cerebral palsy and developmental delays.

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Unexplained or unresolved bleeding, whether to the mother or child, can cause serious complications or death. If a loved one had hemorrhage during pregnancy or near the time of birth, contact our medical malpractice lawyers at (440) 252-4399, or send us a message online.

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