Some potential causes of early baby brain injury include low amniotic fluid, excessive uterine contracting or a uterine tears, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), placental abruption, cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), prolonged labor or umbilical cord issues, forceps and vacuum extractor injuries, neonatal resuscitation failures, and/or medication distribution errors. Each of these could be avoided or minimized with proper medical care.