American Medical News recently published an article discussing premature births in the United States based on a November report from The March of Dimes, which found that nearly one of every eight newborns in the U.S. is born prematurely.
The report from the March of Dimes states that the current number of premature babies being delivered each year is too high, despite the fact that the rate has fallen over the past couple of years.
A preterm newborn is defined as a baby who is born anytime before 37 weeks of gestation. The report finds that many premature deliveries happen when doctors induce labor too early based on delivery date inaccuracies.
Premature delivery can lead to many complications such as cerebral palsy, and it is the leading cause of death in newborns.
Preterm delivery and any resulting health complications could be the result of medical malpractice. If you feel that you may have been a victim of malpractice, contact the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates about your potential case. Call us for a free consultation at 1-800-541-9376, or visit our website at www.fagellaw.com.
