The Risks of Vacuum and Forceps Assisted Deliveries
When a mother comes to the end of a long and difficult labor, sometimes a doctor may decide to use vacuum extraction or forceps to help the process along. It can be especially helpful to …
Why is Maternal Mortality So High in the United States?
There is an assumption that death from childbirth is something that doesn’t happen in the United States. However, with an estimated 26 deaths per 100,000 live births, the United States leads industrialized countries with …
Primary Care Malpractice
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Primary care providers see patients who come to them with common, everyday medical problems. You see your primary care provider when you think you have the flu or a sinus infection. Depending on your …
Can Induced Labor Put a Baby at Risk?
A birth is induced when labor is artificially started through medical interventions. Although inductions, when correctly performed, are generally safe, it is essential to be informed of the potential risks involved.
How is Labor Induced?
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Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent
Most medical procedures involve some risk, and it is a doctor’s responsibility to fully advise a patient of these risks so that a patient can make an informed decision about whether or not to undergo …
The Importance of a Second Opinion
When you are sick, you go to the doctor trusting that he or she is going to diagnose and treat you appropriately. But doctors are human, and there is always the risk that they’ll make …
Common Birth Injuries
When you’re having a baby, you want your new arrival to be perfectly happy and healthy. But there is a wide range of potential injuries that can arise during delivery. A birth injury can happen …
Can Midwives be Liable for Malpractice?
Midwives are becoming a popular alternative to an OB/GYN for many pregnant women. Some women believe that midwives bring a more personal approach to the pregnancy and birth process and prefer the relaxing atmosphere of …
Statute of Limitations in a Medical Malpractice Case
A statute of limitations is a law that puts a strict time limit on a victim’s right to file a lawsuit in the civil court system after suffering some type of injury or loss. After …
Risk Factors for Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s palsy is an injury that affects the nerves of an infant’s upper arm. One of the most common causes of Erb’s palsy is shoulder dystocia, which can happen during a difficult delivery. Shoulder dystocia …