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Traumatic birth syndrome?From: BrianF2553@aol.comThu Oct 12 21:13:25 1995
I have seen a patient who had an average length for her first labor, and delivered a 7.5# infant after 90 minutes of pushing, with the aid of outlet forceps. Apgars were 8 and 9. The baby is now almost two. The mother has trouble interesting the baby in feeding, so she is quite low on her percentile charts for weight. The feeding problem is the only trouble the mother has with the baby. No other delays of motor or cognitive development are noted. The mother has been told at a nearby medical center that the reason for the baby's feeding disorder is "traumatic birth syndrome" due to the "trauma" of the forceps. It seems to me that this kind of label is very likely to lead to adventures in court, if it can be attached to any baby with any kind of delay or problem. Has anyone heard of this diagnosis? Is it real? How is such a diagnosis made and verified? Any information would be greatly appreciated. BrianF2553@aol.com Brian W. Fox, M.D. 307-856-8155 Voice WindRiver Ob/Gyn 307-857-3906 Fax 2300 Rose Lane Riverton, Wyoming 82501
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