HIE is a birth injury that is usually preventable, as long as the mother receives quality prenatal care, the mother and baby are properly monitored, and the doctor and hospital are prepared to act quickly at the first sign of fetal distress.
If the quality of prenatal care was poor, the hospital staff failed to monitor the progress of the labor, or failed to act when the baby indicated signs of distress, this might be evidence of medical malpractice, and the doctor and/or hospital may be held liable for your child’s injuries.