An expectant mother develops a close relationship with the obstetrician that will deliver her child. She trusts that the skill and training of her doctor will ensure a safe delivery. The birth of a baby is supposed to be one of the happiest events in a mother’s life. The last thing an expectant mother considers is a preventable birth injury. But sometimes things go wrong. However, serious birth injuries occur in about 3 of every 100 births. Few patients are as precious as an infant, and their medical care starts before they are even born. Pregnancy is a very vulnerable time for the mother and infant. A doctor…