Category Archives: Fetal Distress

Failure to Monitor Fetal Distress: When Negligence Leads to Preventable Birth Injuries

Labor can change quickly, even after an otherwise healthy pregnancy. A baby who appears stable when a mother arrives at the hospital can begin struggling as contractions intensify, medications are administered, or complications develop. Changes in the fetal heart rate can give the medical team an early warning that the baby is no longer… Read More »