There are many ways that a birth injury can occur. They can happen when:
A physician does not recognize the signs of fetal distress early enough
The nurse does not follow the physician’s orders
The physician does not diagnose an infection and treat it within the appropriate amount of time
The physician does not refer the mother to a maternal-fetal medicine doctor when additional medical help is required
The physician does not administer Pitocin to induce labor or recommend a c-section until it is too late
The physician does not use the right birthing instruments or does not use them correctly