What Causes HIE in Newborns?
HIE typically happens during childbirth. Key causes include:
- Oxygen deprivation during labor and delivery (e.g., umbilical cord problems, placental abruption, or uterine rupture).
- Reduced blood flow to the baby’s brain due to complications such as low maternal blood pressure or prolonged labor.
- Medical complications, such as a severe infection, hemorrhage, or cardiac arrest affecting the baby, the mother, or both of them.
