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Birth Injury Claims: Hypoxia and Birth Asphyxia<\/h1>\n\n
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Birth asphyxia<\/span> occurs when a baby’s brain does not get enough oxygen<\/span> and blood flow<\/span> before, during, or after birth. A hypoxic brain injury<\/span> during birth can cause severe neurological<\/span> damage or even wrongful death<\/span>. If a medical provider<\/span>\u2019s actions led to birth complications<\/span>, parents may consider a birth injury<\/span> lawsuit<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Birth asphyxia<\/span> itself does not necessarily lead to a permanent disability. Most babies born with mild birth asphyxia<\/span> can fully recover. However, moderate to severe birth asphyxia<\/span> substantially increases the risk of a lifelong impairment<\/span>.<\/p>\n

This article explains what causes birth asphyxia<\/span>. It also describes common treatments and legal options<\/span> available if your child suffers this type of birth injury<\/span>. To get advice about your own case, meet with a birth injury<\/span> attorney<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Is Hypoxia\/Birth Asphyxia?<\/h2>\n

Hypoxia\u00a0can occur when a person has low oxygen levels. If left untreated, hypoxia can lead to organ, heart, and brain damage.<\/p>\n

When presented in babies, hypoxia has many names, including:<\/p>\n