Danger of Inducing Labor

Inducing labor is generally intended to decrease the risk of birth injury in case a mother or child is in danger. However, research shows inducing labor is increasingly done for the sake of convenience. This convenience comes with serious safety risks contributing to more and more birth injuries. Every year hundreds of babies and mothers experience the adverse reactions of inducing labor.

If a doctor failed to follow your wishes or was negligent in inducing you or your loved one’s labor, you may have grounds for legal action. Contact the Charleston SC birth injury attorneys at the Clore Law Group to discuss your legal rights.

Complications of Inducing Labor

Pitocin is a drug that is commonly used by OB/GYNs to induce labor. It is a synthetic form of oxytocin that increases the frequency and strength of contractions. It can be useful for inducing labor if a mother or child is in danger of injury, but the risks may outweigh the benefits. Inducing labor may cause a newborn to have health problems such as:

• Shoulder dystocia
• Jaundice
• Central nervous system damage
• Abnormal fetal heart rate

Inducing Labor Law Suit

Studies have also shown that use of pitocin to induce labor puts mothers at risk for comas and seizures. If a negligent OB/GYN or other medical professional has failed to provide you with the proper care during your pregnancy and labor, you may be eligible to receive compensation for ongoing medical care. A Charleston birth injury attorney at the Clore Law Group will be able to advise you of your legal rights based on your particular experience with inducing labor.

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