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Objective: Although most birth injuries are mild and self-limited, others may be serious causing temporary or permanent neurological impairment. In this single -centre, retrospective study we aimed to determine the presence and type of birth injury and related risk factors predisposing the infant to injury. Methods: We evaluated 123 newborns with birth injuries who were hospitalized in our neonatal intensive care unit between January 2009 to December 2013. We classified birth injuries into five main categories such as fractures, soft tissue injuries, nerve tissue injuries, intraabdominal organ injuries and intracranial hemorrhage. Relationship between the presence of birth injury and predisposing risk factors such as maternal diabetes, multiparity, mode of delivery, gestational age and birth weight of the neonate was investigated. Results: During the study period, 123 infants out of 16792 (0.73%) were determined to have birth injury. Birth traumas were more frequently observed in deliveries of neonates at > 40 GA, and during normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. Injuries to soft tissues were the most common type of birth injury. Soft tissue injuries were significantly more frequent in primipar mothers, girls, neonates delivered via cesarean section, and in newborns with birth weight of <4000 g. Conclusion: Despite recent refinements in obstetric techniques, birth injuries still remain an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. We predict that a significant reduction in the occurance rate of this dramatic clinical entity can be achieved if the clinicians recognize predisposing risk factors, ensure appropriate follow-up of high-risk pregnancies and determine appropriate mode of delivery. In addition since diverse complaints of the patient may be related to birth injuries , clinicians should view birth injuries from a large perspective. Therefore a detailed history, and physical examination have utmost importance for timely initiation of treatment, and documentation for possible legal consequences.

Birth Injuries: Assessment Of Clinical Findings And Maternal, Fetal And Obstetric Risk Factors