Though many birth injuries are the result of medical negligence, doctor oversight, or malpractice during the birth process, some manifest during pregnancy due to poor pre-natal care or even genetic programming. In the case of birth injuries during pregnancy, it is the healthcare professional’s responsibility to properly screen and diagnose the medical condition so that it can be prevented if possible, appropriately treated, and so that parents can plan ahead for the well-being of their baby. Failure to diagnose a birth injury during pregnancy may constitute malpractice and the attending physician and/or the hospital or practice group for which the doctor works could be held liable as well.