"Why are so many babies injured or killed in childbirth?"

Having been involved in handling these types of cases for so many years, this question is at the heart of many discussions I've had. The answer is as simple as the problem is sad and it all boils down to one word: "PROFIT."

Hospitals make a larger profit when a baby is delivered vaginally than when it's delivered by c-section. In fact, at many hospitals, they lose money on c-sections. The problem is, often times, as part of a child's delivery, they may get stuck in the birth canal, or have problems that are depriving them of oxygen. The doctors know that c-sections are usually the best response to a child that is in danger. The problem is, because the hospital they work at is focusing on the economic bottom line, the doctors are often under pressure to try and avoid doing a c-section. While the doctors leave the baby in distress and hope a vaginal delivery will work, they wait while the baby can't breathe and is exposed to severe brain damage that can lead to cerebral palsy. Or if they are stuck in the birth canal, they are vulnerable to a severe arm/shoulder injuries if the doctor pulls too hard on their arm.

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