As the parent of adult children, the announcement of an upcoming grandchild is often a time for excitement, especially if this will be your first grandchild. While most families get to welcome healthy new babies into their household, a small portion of expectant...

Awaiting the birth of a child should be one of the most exciting times of your life. You should be thinking about setting up the baby room, choosing a name, and planning for the future of your family with your new addition.   Yet, if you're reading this post,...

Iowa residents who are expecting a child should know that difficult deliveries are not uncommon. The baby can be injured in these, and one of those possible injuries is called Klumpke paralysis. This rare condition is defined as an injury to the nerves in the child's...

Many risks accompany pregnancy and birth, and parents in Iowa sometimes must cope with a birth injury known as Erb's palsy. This condition results from injury to the brachial plexus nerves during a difficult or poorly executed delivery or cesarean section. The...