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Women who gave birth and are the parent can take both the maternity and the parental leave. These leaves track, and are meant to be complementary to, the EI income replacement benefits. See here to review all the requirements for applying for these leaves.

Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can occur due to the medical negligence and malpractice of a doctor, nurse, midwife, or doula. A birth injury can occur during prenatal care or during the birthing process.

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When a birth injury occurs, it can have life-altering consequences over your child’s lifetime.

Birth injuries can result in the following:

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Brain injuries
  • Erb’s Palsy aka Brachial plexus
  • Shoulder dystocia
  • Hyoxic/ischemic injuries
  • Uterine rupture
  • Umbilical cord compression
  • Cephalohematoma
  • Facial paralysis
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Fractures
  • Spinal cord injury

If you are concerned that a doctor, nurse, midwife or doula has been negligent, please contact our team of experienced lawyers for a free consultation.

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