Childbirth used to be dangerous for both mother and child, carrying historically a 5% to 10% chance of the mother not surviving because of blood loss or indirectly through infection. Modern technology has made childbirth far safer for both mother and child. However, it isn’t always safe. Childbirth-related negligence claims are still tragically common. But what counts as childbirth-related medical negligence? How do childbirth-rated medical negligence claims work? Examples of Childbirth Negligence Childbirth malpractice due to hospital or neonatal caregiver negligence is a broad category. It includes uterine rupture, abnormal bleeding and placental abruption. Vaginal tears and lacerations in excess of what is normal from childbirth may be a basis for a medical negligence claim, and infection due to medical neglect is certainly a medical negligence case. Medical negligence can include a failure to perform a C-section when necessary to save mother, child or both. Mistakes that save mother and child but leave her unable to have more, wanted children is grounds for legal action. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia both endanger the mother’s life. Failure to diagnose it in time to save the mother is considered childbirth negligence. These cases can be pursued by the family after the mother’s death. Childbirth…