Defining Birth Injuries A birth injury refers to any physical harm a baby sustains during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. These injuries can range in severity, from minor bruises to more serious conditions affecting the baby’s brain or body. It’s important to understand that not all birth injuries are the result of medical mistakes; some can occur even with the best medical care. Distinguishing Malpractice from Unavoidable Complications It can be challenging to tell the difference between a birth injury caused by medical malpractice and one that arises from unavoidable complications. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s actions, or lack…