Birth Injury Literacy Level 2

What is it?
*Birth Injury- An Injury During the Birth of a Baby
*Birth Canal- Mother’s Pelvic Bones
*Diabetic Mothers-have Larger Babies, Smaller Canals,
Birth often Results in Injury
-C-Section- Reduces Chance of Injury
Facts:
*Bones of Fetus Skull- Not Joined Together
-Head- can be Molded as Needed and Returns to Normal
within a Few Days
*Nerves- Can be Damaged due to Stretching,
especially Nerves in the Arms
What can I do?
*See your Physician- as needed
*See RD- for help as needed
*See FFF RD- on line for help
*Diabetic- AVOID Cakes, Pies, Pastries, Candy, Colas, Sweets,
Rich Desserts