Can Erb’s Palsy be Prevented?
inThe birth of a baby is supposed to be a cause for celebration, but when there are unfortunate complications during birth, the happiness can end up being put on hold. A birth injury called Erb's palsy, along with cerebral palsy, is one of the most common complications that occurs in childbirth happening in .3 - 2.0 of every 1000 births. Erb's palsy occurs when specific nerves in the child's upper arm are damaged during delivery.