A birth injury is an anatomical or functional injury of a newborn, secondary to a traumatic event occurring during labor, delivery, or both. Injuries due to amniocentesis or intrauterine transfusions are not considered birth injuries. The incidence of neonatal birth injuries ranges from 0.06-0.08% of live births and accounts for about 2% of neonatal deaths.
Therefore, thorough knowledge of neonatal injuries is essential for early detection and timely intervention, thereby saving lives. Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of birth injuries.
