Erb’s palsy is a preventable birth injury that occurs when excessive force is applied to a baby’s shoulder during delivery, often due to improper medical techniques.
In many cases, this condition results from a doctor’s failure to recognize risk factors, such as breech positioning or shoulder dystocia, and take necessary precautions.
When medical professionals fail to follow proper delivery protocols, newborns can suffer lasting nerve damage, leading to weakness or paralysis in the affected arm.
Preventing Erb’s palsy starts with better training, adherence to medical guidelines, and holding negligent providers accountable.