My baby has a brachial plexus injury. The Memphis hospital pediatrician dealing with the birth injury said that we have to wait and see if it will heal on its own. Isnt there something we can do at home in the meantime?

There are many ways you can help your baby at home. In fact, as parents, you will probably be the most important factor in helping your child to heal as much as possible in the weeks and months to come.

Here are some suggestions:
If you have a brachial plexus injury clinic near you, get an appointment as soon as you can. If you need a referral, insist that you get one quickly; if not, make the appointment right away. Treatment cannot begin too soon.
Begin physical therapy immediately. If you were given a physical therapist, find out what you can do at home and do it! You can’t live with the therapist, but you can learn from one. You will be given exercises designed to help your child’s stretching and range of motion to be done a certain number of times a day. By following the therapist’s routine religiously, you will do a great deal to maximize your child’s recovery.
As the actual extent of the injury becomes more apparent, you will know more about what your child needs. But one thing that all children need, and especially those who have brachial plexus injuries, is plenty of love and encouragement. If you believe your child can succeed, that is half the battle.

As Memphis birth injury lawyers, we know that you may be feeling upset and angry at what has happened to your child. Let us help you decide if someone was negligent and caused this injury. Call Greer Injury Lawyers today toll-free at 888-470-9143 to see if we can help you.