Yes. Another common birth injury during childbirth can be caused by faulty medical equipment, such as forceps, vacuum pumps, IV drips, and even epidural drips. If these medical devices malfunction during childbirth, the result can be very serious. These types of complications can cause a birth injury to mothers and can lead to a buildup of fluids or even brain damage. In some cases, a doctor makes the mistake of treating the symptoms with over-the-counter medicines instead of attending to the medical equipment itself.