The Yost Legal Group launches new TV commercial To Help Parents of Infants With Cerebral Palsy
The CDC estimates that about 10,000 babies born every year in the United States suffer from cerebral palsy. What’s even more heartbreaking is that many of these cases are the result of a medical mistake by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional. The Yost Legal Group works closely with parents of infants and young...
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Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI) is Linked to Limited Arm and Hand Functions in Newborns
Adding a new member to the family is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a family’s life. But due to medical mistakes this is not the reality every family gets to enjoy. After child birth, parents and physicians may notice that one of the child’s arms appears limp or there is little...
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Umbilical Cord Prolapse is Linked to Hypoxic Brain Injury in Children
When a woman is pregnant, the umbilical cord is what connects the mother to the developing fetus, acting as a lifeline for the child. It allows the supply of nourishment and oxygen for necessary development. Unfortunately, one in every 300 births involves an umbilical cord prolapse (UCP). An umbilical cord prolapse occurs when part of...
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Misuse of Pitocin Can Cause Birth Injury and Uterine Rupture
Not every woman’s labor is ideal. Some women need medication to help start (induce) labor or manage the length of time the woman is in labor. It is relatively common for pregnant women to be administered Pitocin (or its generic, oxytocin) to manage labor. Pitocin stimulates the uterus, helping to produce contractions. The problem is...
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HIE and Cerebral Palsy Impact Thousands of Infants Every Year
Birth injuries and birth trauma are far too common in the United States. Every year, thousands of infants will be born with life-threatening conditions that are the result of a medical mistake by a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional. The most serious birth injuries are caused when a lack of oxygen damages a child’s...
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Understanding Kernicterus, a form of Brain Damage that occurs in Newborns as a Result of Jaundice
Many babies are born with the yellow-tinted eyes and skin indicative of jaundice. Jaundice is caused by high levels of bilirubin, which is the yellow substance created as the body rids itself of old red blood cells. The yellow tint of jaundice can be harder to see in babies with darker skin color. The best...
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Center for Disease Control Calls for More Research About the Safety of Using Antidepressant Medications During Pregnancy
In the CDC’s most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the agency calls for greater research on antidepressant drug use during pregnancy. The CDC’s research in the past has indicated that there may be a link between the use of SSRI antidepressant medications during pregnancy and an increased risk of serious birth defects in children....
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Understanding Cerebral Palsy
The childbirth process should be a joyous and memorable experience for all families; but, not when there is a birth injury or trauma. At The Yost Legal Group, we represent families who have suffered a serious birth trauma or birth injury. We are committed to raising awareness about birth injuries in the U.S. One of the most common birth...
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Important Facts About Cerebral Palsy: Signs & Symptoms
Every year thousands of expectant parents and new born babies suffer birth injuries that might have been prevented. One of the most common birth injuries is cerebral palsy. At The Yost Legal Group, we want to help spread awareness about cerebral palsy by providing facts and resources to help families. Does my Child have Cerebral...
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Study Finds Diabetes Drug Glyburide Increases Risk of Birth Injury among Pregnant Mothers
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s (JAMA) Pediatrics edition has found a strong link between the diabetes drug glyburide and several severe birth complications including respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, and large size for gestational age. Glyburide is a widely used drug prescribed to pregnant women to treat gestational diabetes mellitus,...
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