Brachial Plexus Injuries:
This type of injury occurs when the network of nerves that controls movement and sensation in the arms and hands (brachial plexus) is damaged during delivery. It can result in conditions like Erb’s palsy or Klumpke’s palsy, which affect the baby’s ability to move their arms or hands.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and coordination. It can be caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. While not all cases of cerebral palsy are due to birth injuries, some are the result of complications during labor and delivery.
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
HIE occurs when the baby’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen and blood flow during labor and delivery, leading to brain damage. This can result in developmental delays, seizures, and other neurological problems.
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Fractures
Fractures, particularly of the collarbone or skull, can occur during difficult deliveries, especially if instruments like forceps or vacuum extractors are used.
Intracranial Hemorrhage
This refers to bleeding that occurs inside the baby’s skull, which can result from trauma during delivery or other complications.
Facial Nerve Injury
Facial nerve injury, also known as facial nerve paralysis or facial palsy, is a condition that affects the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), which controls the muscles of facial expression. When this nerve is damaged or impaired, it can result in weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Here are some key points about facial nerve injury:
Causes:
- Birth Trauma: Pressure on the baby’s face during delivery can cause stretching or injury to the facial nerve, leading to facial paralysis.
- Trauma: Traumatic injuries to the head or face, such as fractures or lacerations, can damage the facial nerve.
- Infection: Conditions like Bell’s palsy, herpes zoster (shingles), or Lyme disease can cause inflammation of the facial nerve, resulting in paralysis.
- Tumors: Tumors, particularly those affecting the base of the skull or the parotid gland (a salivary gland near the ear), can compress or damage the facial nerve.
- Neurological Disorders: Certain neurological conditions, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome or multiple sclerosis, can affect the function of the facial nerve.
Symptoms:
- Weakness or Paralysis: The most common symptom is weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face, which may affect the ability to smile, close the eye, or raise the eyebrow.
- Facial Droop: The affected side of the face may appear droopy or asymmetrical.
- Difficulty Closing the Eye: In severe cases, there may be difficulty closing the eye on the affected side, leading to dryness and irritation.
- Altered Taste Sensation: Some people may experience changes in taste perception on the affected side of the tongue.
- Hyperacusis: Increased sensitivity to sound on the affected side of the face.
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Perinatal Asphyxia
This occurs when the baby’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen before, during, or immediately after birth, leading to potentially serious complications.
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