Neonatal Resuscitation and Birth Injuries
Most babies transition from being in utero to breathing room air on their own as soon as they are born. However, about 10% of newborns require some assistance with breathing, and of that 10%, fewer than 1% require extensive neonatal resuscitation measures. The equipment and the medical team members trained to resuscitate newborns are required...
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Learn About HIE and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Understanding Who Can Be Held Accountable for Your Child’s HIE Birth Injury If your child suffered an HIE brain injury at birth, then you may be looking to take legal action against the responsible party. In such cases, identifying liable parties is crucial. There may be multiple parties that should be the subject of legal...
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Nuchal Cord Birth Injury: A Cause of HIE
Birth injuries caused by a lack of oxygen during labor and delivery can be devastating, with lifelong consequences for both infants and their families. A nuchal cord birth injury can cause newborn HIE. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) stands as one of the most serious conditions, often resulting from preventable complications during delivery. One such example...
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Neonatal Resuscitation and Birth Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
Most babies make the transition from being in utero to being able to breathe room air on their own as soon as they are born. However, about 10% of newborns require some assistance with breathing, and of that 10%, fewer than 1% require extensive neonatal resuscitation measures. The equipment and the medical team members trained...
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Understanding the Apgar Score: Assessing Newborns at Birth
After a baby is born, medical professionals use the Apgar score as a quick and effective way to assess the newborn’s overall health and immediate need for medical care. This simple scoring system helps doctors and nurses determine how well the baby is adjusting to life outside the womb. It helps indicate if any urgent...
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Understanding Birth Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, and Newborn HIE
The birth of a child is a moment filled with hope and joy, but for some parents, it may come with unexpected challenges. Birth injuries such as Cerebral Palsy or Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Newborn (HIE) can bring confusion, heartache, and countless questions. If you’re navigating this difficult path, understanding what happened during your child’s birth—and whether...
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NEC Disease Linked to Cow’s Milk Formula Enfamil and Similac
Necrotizing Enterocolitis Afflicts Premature Babies Fed Cow’s Milk Formula In most cases, baby formula is a safe choice for newborns. This is true if you follow standard guidelines and feeding practices. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website has a detailed report on infant formulas. This report lists approved manufacturers and their products....
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Understanding Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Each year, 30,000 newborn babies face health complications during the birthing process. One of the most severe conditions that can occur during childbirth is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). This is a condition that affects a baby’s brain due to lack of oxygen. This condition requires immediate medical attention and treatment in a neonatal intensive care unit...
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Understanding Birth Injuries. What New Parents Need to Know
The birth of a child is a life-changing event. As a new parent, you want nothing but the best care for your baby during labor and delivery. However, sometimes things can go wrong, and the baby can sustain injuries during birth. According to recent studies, birth injuries occur in about 7 out of every 1,000 births...
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The Five Most Common Birth Injuries
Serious birth injuries, like the ones outlined below, are much more common in the United States than in other developed countries. In fact, many pediatricians now recommend that mothers under 35 with no pregnancy complications and no history of pregnancy complications, give birth at home. Newborns are so fragile that even a slight irregularity during...
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