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 …
The Effects of Prenatal Care Malpractice
When you are pregnant, good prenatal care is essential for a healthy pregnancy and baby. You should be regularly monitored to ensure that the baby is developing appropriately, and there are no problems that should …
Risk Factors and Dangers of Premature Birth
A full-term pregnancy lasts for 40 weeks. However, some babies come earlier than expected, and in some instances, their birth can be considered premature. Premature birth is a birth that occurs before the 37th…
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, …
November is Prematurity Awareness Month
In the United States, 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely. Premature birth occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies who are born prematurely are at risk for complications and …
Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable?
Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability in childhood, and it is estimated that 1 in 323 children suffer from the condition. When your child has been identified as having the condition, it is a …
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 …
Understanding Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect a person’s balance, movement, and muscle tone. The term “cerebral” refers to it being a disorder of the brain, while the term “palsy” refers to …
Injury Caused by Negligent Prenatal Care
Proper prenatal care is essential to promote a healthy pregnancy and a healthy infant. When you’re pregnant, you trust that your doctor will provide you with the best prenatal care to keep you and your …