Although there are have been great improvements in pregnancy and delivery methods, there are still too many malpractice incidents that occur. Some of the more common include:
- Brain or organ damage due to asphyxiation (oxygen deprivation)
- Failure to diagnose
- Failure to identify a genetic or physical defect in the infant
- Failure to identify umbilical cord complications
- Failure to recognize an ectopic pregnancy
- Improper use of forceps
- Unsuccessful Cesarean section