Pregnant women usually expect that everything will go according to plan, or at least somewhat close to plan, when they go through labor and delivery. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Issues during labor and delivery don’t happen all the time, but when they...
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Birth Injuries
What are the leading causes of brain injury at birth?
Not many life experiences are as joyous as having a child. From attending prenatal clinics to planning the baby shower, choosing a name for your baby, shopping for newborn stuff and setting up a nursery, parents leave nothing to chance to ensure that their child’s...
Potential signs of cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a condition often caused by a lack of oxygen to a child’s brain during birth. For example, perhaps medical professionals made mistakes while assisting with the birth that resulted in oxygen flow being cut off or significantly reduced. If this isn’t...
4 types of birth injuries that can cause paralysis
In childbirth, where joy and anticipation often merge with anxiety, birth injuries are a significant concern that lingers in the background. While childbirth is generally a safe process, there are instances when complications can lead to birth injuries. These injuries...
Do I have a malpractice case if my child has Erb’s palsy?
According to the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA), medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional or medical facility causes injury to a patient through a negligent act or omission. And unfortunately, Erb’s palsy is among medical...
Prolonged labor can lead to serious complications for your baby
From morning sickness to indigestion, bladder and bowel changes, headache and heartburn, pregnancy can be a period of tumult for some women. And when the time to deliver comes, you’ll have all the reasons in the world to celebrate. And you can’t wait to hold your...
3 ways that brain injuries occur at birth
Welcoming a newborn ought to be a moment of joy and excitement. And most often, this is what most parents experience. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for this joyous moment to be disrupted by a life-altering yet preventable complication like brain damage. If your...
How can medical negligence cause baby blindness at birth?
The birth of a new baby should be a wonderful, happy time for the whole family. We trust healthcare professionals to deliver babies safely which, most of the time, is the case. Unfortunately, there are occasions where the result of professional negligence is a...
Can a large baby cause injury
While pregnant, most expecting parents say, "as long as the baby is healthy, that's all that matters." The term healthy can denote so many characteristics, including birth weight. Birth weight can be too low, but can it also be too high? Fetal macrosomia is a term...
Did delivery complications cause your baby’s spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a devastating diagnosis for any family. When it happens to a newborn, the effects can be challenging. While there are many potential causes of SCI in newborns, one that is often overlooked is delivery complications. If you suspect...