Anyone elses had this happen or heard about it happening?

Question

brachial palsy

Brachial palsy occurs when the brachial plexus (the group of nerves that supplies the arms and hands) is injured. It is most common when there is difficulty delivering the baby's shoulder, called shoulder dystocia. The baby loses the ability to flex and rotate the arm. If the injury caused bruising and swelling around the nerves, movement should return within a few months. Tearing of the nerve may result in permanent nerve damage. Special exercises are used to help maintain the range of motion of the arm while healing occurs.

i had my baby boy hes almost 6 months odl but when he was 5 months he had to have a 10 hour surgery and i just wanted to know has this happened to anyone else or do you know anyone its happened it

Answer 1

I have heard of it. I believe that it can often happen when the mother is on her back for the delivery. Have you tried google for support groups?

Answer 2

nope, but I had bell's palsy!  the right half of my face couldn't move for about 4 months.