• Do NOT give birth on your back.

  Laboring in the sitting, squatting or standing position and squatting to give birth is the best method to prevent shoulder dystocia.

• Leave the TOOLS in the GARAGE!

Forceps and suction assisted deliveries may increase injury incidences and/or the severity of injuries.

• Birth is NATURAL, not a medical procedure.

BPIs Don't Just Happen at Birth

Other frequent causes of brachial plexus injuries include: automobile, motorcycle or boating accidents; sports injuries; animal bites; and gunshot or puncture wounds. These are considered traumatic injuries.

Traumatic injuries should also seek immediate attention from a brachial plexus physician, specializing in traumatic injuries.

• 2-3 Injuries for Every 1,000 Births

  More occurrences than Down's Syndrome!

• Not Your Fault Mom!

  Nearly all obstetrical cases are preventable with proper delivery techniques!

• We're Here to Help

  Visit our resources guide for other frequently asked questions and resources!

• National Exposure

  This 5-minute video appeared nationally on PBS stations to millions of viewers. Click here to view.

• Full Length Documentary

  A 25-minute detailed look on the impact and ways to prevent the injury. Click here to view.

• Purchase Your Own Copy

  You can have your own copy on DVD to keep or share for only $11. Click here to purchase and spread the word!

Brachial Plexus Awareness Week 2013 is October 20-26th 2013.

Ubpn is hoping to collect videos from the BPI community demonstrating how they do things in their life with the injury.

• Can you put in a pony tail?
• Do you play a sport?
• Do you play an instrument?
• Open a wine bottle?

Send your family friendly video to Awareness@ubpn.org