| Symptoms of Erb's Palsy | | | | the shoulders have been pulled too harshly if the |
| There are many symptoms that are present when a | | | | delivery is a head first delivery. The risk is also higher |
| baby has Erb's Palsy. These symptoms usually | | | | with a larger newborn. |
| present themselves after the baby is born or soon | | | | Treatment of EP |
| after that. Symptoms may include: | | | | Usually most babies will recover fully from the affects |
| · The arm stays flexed at the elbow and is | | | | of EP. But in some worst case scenarios babies will |
| therefore held closely against the infant's side. | | | | still have loss of movement even after six months. If |
| · The side that is affected by Erb's Palsy will have a | | | | this were to occur, surgery would need to be |
| weaker grip. | | | | performed. The surgery would hopefully restore the |
| · The side that has EP will lack movement in the | | | | use of the nerves for the baby. If it is mild, it is |
| lower and upper arm and hand. | | | | expected to recover fine. But if there is more |
| · Or Absent Moro reflex on the affected side. | | | | complications during delivery than it can involve |
| What is the cause for Erb's Palsy? | | | | permanent paralysis to the arm. |
| Usually this disorder will happen during the birthing | | | | If your baby has acquired Erb's Palsy from the |
| process, making it a possible birth injury. It will most | | | | negligence of a doctor then you may have grounds |
| likely occur in a complicated delivery, like when a | | | | for a birth injury claim. Visit the Pennsylvania birth |
| baby's neck and head are having trouble moving | | | | injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. |
| through the birth canal. Another cause can be that | | | | |