Some malpractice suits aren’t frivolous

[jon-nyc]

Horrible.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12059171/Doctor-pulls-babys-head-childbirth-horrified-father-watches.html?ico=related-replace

[89th]

Ho lee carp.

[George K]

I really want to know more.

"Tore the head off?" Really?

Also, why was a 29 week fetus so hard to deliver. Something's not right.

[89th]

Yeah did it like totally pop off, or just become disconnected under the skin? Ugh, the whole idea is gross.

Also, climbing onto the woman's stomach... not exactly normal.

[George K]

@89th said in Some malpractice suits aren’t frivolous:

Also, climbing onto the woman's stomach... not exactly norma

A different report says that he pushed onto her abdomen to facilitate the delivery. Fundal pressure is not unusual.

[Axtremus]

Tragic for sure and there will likely be experts testifying on whether what was done met some “standard of care” criteria under those exact circumstances. Very sad for the family.

As for “pulling the baby’s head” to aid with delivery, some time ago I was reading up on obstetrical forceps and got the impression that “pulling the baby’s head” to aid delivery was/is a common practice. It comes down to “how you do it” rather than “you shouldn’t do it at all,” no?

[George K]

@Axtremus said in Some malpractice suits aren’t frivolous:

I was reading up on obstetrical forceps and got the impression that “pulling the baby’s head” to aid delivery was/is a common practice

Yes, very common. However, as you say, done poorly, it can be dangerous. Most of the OBs with which I worked had abandoned their use, relying on a suction device to help deliver the head. The cup is applied to the fetus's scalp, and by squeezing the handle, vacuum is created.