If your child has a disability, you may suspect that a birth injury caused it.  You may be able to see the disability right away, or you may later notice  that your child has developmental delays. These symptoms can appear immediately after birth and may indicate a birth injury:
Difficulty with feedings
Weak reflexes
Seizures
Low heart rate
Low oxygen levels
Excessive and/or high-pitched crying
If your baby doesn’t show signs of a birth injury right away, they may show up as the baby gets older.  For example, you may notice that they have trouble focusing their eyes, supporting their own head, or responding to their parent’s voice over the first few months of your baby’s life.
As they reach their first year and beyond, they may also fail to reach more major  milestones, such as standing, walking, and talking. They may later have trouble socializing, following directions, throwing a ball, or using the toilet.
If you notice these symptoms in your child, and you suspect that they were caused by an injury at birth, you may be entitled to compensation if the disability is due to malpractice.