Four Types of Birth Injuries
A birth injury is an injury caused to a baby before, during, or shortly after labor. Most birth injuries are minor and will heal with time. However, some injuries are more serious and can have …
Understanding Shoulder Dystocia
Giving birth can be a stressful and exciting time. You hope for the best outcome, but sometimes complications can arise during labor and delivery. One of these complications that can lead to injuries is shoulder …
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Preeclampsia Awareness Month is observed in May and is an opportunity to shed light on this dangerous pregnancy condition. Preeclampsia is a disorder that only occurs in pregnancy or immediately after birth and can have …
Birth Injuries Related to Shoulder Dystocia
Birth injuries are complications that affect the youngest victims. Unfortunately, many birth injuries are preventable and may be the result of medical negligence. One of the most common causes of birth injury is shoulder dystocia, …
The Risk of Forceps-assisted Deliveries
If you’re pregnant and you’ve been in labor for a long period of time or your labor has stalled, there is a chance that your doctor may decide to perform a forceps-assisted delivery. During the …
Understanding Erb’s Palsy
When your pregnant, you can’t wait to hold your perfect infant for the first time. But childbirth can be a stressful process and sometimes during delivery things don’t go as planned. As a result of …
Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
Having a baby is a happy time, but it can also be very stressful. This stress can be compounded when labor and delivery don’t go as planned. When the appropriate precautions and steps aren’t taken …
Fetal Monitoring Errors and Birth Injuries
During labor and delivery, it is essential that a fetus is properly monitored by medical professionals to make sure that the baby is safe. Medical personnel are trained to watch for any problems with the …
Birth Injuries Caused by Hypoxia
Babies need a constant supply of oxygen before and during birth. This oxygen comes from the placenta and the umbilical cord until the baby is born and can breathe on his or her own.Hypoxia occurs …
Birth Defects vs. Birth Injuries
There’s a great deal of stress involved in the birth of a child, especially when something goes wrong. When there are complications due to a difficult pregnancy or birth, parents often wonder if there was …