Risks of Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries
A Cesarean-section (C-section) delivery can put a mother at risk for serious consequences, including blood clots, infections, prolonged recovery time, chronic pelvic pain, and problems with future deliveries. There may be risks to infants, too. Infants delivered by C-section may face an increased risk of developing diabetes or breathing problems like asthma.
Although Cesareans are sometimes indicated to protect the life of a newborn or the mother, doctors perform many of these procedures unnecessarily.
New Jersey has a long history of performing unnecessary C-sections, and it seems to be getting worse. In fact, New Jersey is one of five states that have recorded the highest number of C-sections in the nation. The other states are New York, Texas, Florida, and Kentucky, according to the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that issues report cards on hospital safety.
The Leapfrog survey studied only those births associated with first-time mothers of single babies in the standard head-down position. Leapfrog’s standard is to perform no more than 23.9 percent C-sections. In last year’s report, only 11 New Jersey hospitals in the study met the standard. This year only nine met the standard.
If you or your baby has suffered complications after a Cesarean section, please call the New Jersey med mal lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP at 732-777-0100. You can also contact us online. We will provide the knowledgeable guidance you need to win the compensation you need and deserve. Our offices are conveniently located in Edison, Red Bank, and Toms River, and we represent clients throughout the state of New Jersey.
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