Sometimes, during the labor and delivery process, the baby needs a little help getting through the birth canal. Approximately 1 out of 20 vaginal deliveries in the United States result Read More
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Group B Strep Infection Causing Birth Injury
Group B streptococcus (GBS), is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in newborn babies. It is one of many types of streptococcal bacteria, commonly referred to as “strep.” Approximately Read More
Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is one of the most common birth injuries associated with medical negligence in the United States. This serious medical condition is the result of an injury Read More
Spastic Cerebral Palsy at Birth
Spastic cerebral palsy is a permanent loss of muscle control caused by an injury to the brain resulting from a variety of causes, one of which is a lack of Read More
Placenta Previa and Hypoxic Brain Injury
Placenta previa occurs when the placenta lies low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix. When this happens, the placenta is lying between the fetus and the Read More
ERB’S PALSY
Welcoming a new baby into the world can be one of the happiest days of your life. The most important and desired outcome on that special day is of course, Read More
BLADDER INJURY DURING C-SECTION DELIVERY
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) reports that Cesarean section (C-section) is the most common surgery performed in the United States. With more than 30% of deliveries resulting in Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More