Problem
Birth injuries
Nature:
Injuries to the baby and the mother during birth commonly arise from abnormalities of the mother's pelvic bones, organs or tissues or from malposition of the foetus. The baby's organs most susceptible to injury include: the brain, spinal cord, bones and nerves. Breathing may also initially be difficult or absent.
Broader Problems:
InjuriesComplications of childbirth Narrower Problems:
Rectovaginal fistulaBrachial plexus injuries Strategies:
Promoting natural childbirth References:
Kobayashi, Michele Y: Birth Injuries: medical subject analysis with research bibliography Subject(s):
Biosciences → GrowthSocietal Problems → Accidents
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST