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Even before birth, a mother and her child share a bond as tight as a knot. But there’s a different kind of tight knot that no mother wishes to share with her child. We’re talking about umbilical cord knots. These knots are dangerous for a fetus if left untreated. But is it possible to prevent…

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s especially true with cerebral palsy since there is no cure for this debilitating disorder. Unfortunately, you can’t ensure your child has zero chance of getting diagnosed with CP. But every ounce of effort to prevent cerebral palsy adds up! In this…

“I would know if my baby had an injury during childbirth. My baby wasn’t premature, is a newborn brain bleed even possible?” These are the type of questions parents may ask themselves when faced with a scary diagnosis. And the truth is, it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose a newborn brain bleed. The…

A hidden threat to newborns, skull fractures often go unnoticed by doctors and are untreated. Sometimes, even the best doctors make mistakes. These fractures in a baby’s delicate skull are caused by the physical force of labor and delivery. Some of these fractures heal quickly and with little consequence. Others have very serious, sometimes…

At around 8 weeks of pregnancy, parents can hear their baby’s heartbeat for the first time. At each checkup, they’ll smile each time they hear that tiny thump–thump–thump. It’s a sign of life. A baby’s way of saying “all’s well in here!” But during birth, some babies exhibit a worrisome heartbeat change called late…

Cerebral palsy is the most common type of motor disability in children. According to the CDC, 1-4 per 1,000 children are affected by cerebral palsy. While many cases of cerebral palsy cannot be prevented, some are caused solely because of the negligence of doctors. This includes spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (SDCP).  If you believe…

Birth injuries are real fears of many soon-to-be parents. Sometimes, there’s nothing that can be done to prevent injuries or conditions a baby is born with. However, the negligence of a medical professional can cause a birth injury. While errors are not uncommon in the medical field, permanent disabilities and serious injuries caused by…

Jaundice & Brain Damage Jaundice is one of the most common conditions in newborn babies. How common exactly? About 3 in 5 babies are born with some form of jaundice. That’s why we’ve come to look at jaundice as something completely normal. Something that will usually go away on its own or with just…

C-Section Lawsuits Guide C-sections are some of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. However, they’re still major surgeries. Not only that, but they come with the responsibility of caring for a newborn immediately after. Recovering from a C-section can be difficult enough. Add to the mix other possible complications due to a doctor’s negligence…

What would warrant a chorioamnionitis lawsuit? Here’s a real life example: A Minnesota couple became parents to a baby boy after a complicated, mismanaged birth experience. The mother had previously delivered a baby via c-section, but his time around, she wanted a VBAC (Vaginal birth after C-section).. She was induced by Pitocin. But shortly…