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The long, complicated name of this illness suits it. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is complicated. No new parent wants to hear a doctor pronounce this diagnosis on their baby. But what is HIE? It’s a type of brain injury that most often affects newborns. Also known as birth asphyxia, the condition turns a baby’s largely…

Bringing life into this world is both beautiful and nerve-wracking. With a gestation period of 40 weeks, there’s a real possibility that things won’t always go 100% smoothly. Issues can pop up like umbilical cord compression, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and more. But with modern technology and medical advancements, doctors can tackle most issues as they come….

In 9 months of pregnancy, many mothers-to-be feel a whirlwind of emotions. This usually accommodates some form of discomfort and pain. And a huge learning curve in completing daily tasks. But women embrace such a variety of changes because there’s a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, for some mothers, this…

Unfortunately, one of the most joyous life events can turn tragic when a birth injury occurs. Complications can occur at any time during pregnancy and can sometimes lead to different types of birth injuries. Early interventions combined with today’s medical advancements are very important and can help resolve many complications. But when medical accidents…

Signs of Brain Damage in a Baby & What to do About it Brain damage because of negligence is appalling to begin with. But when that damage happens to an innocent newborn, it can be especially hard to bear. August 2018 was a devastating time for the Kromphardt family, for that reason exactly. Baby…

The miracle of birth is almost always an emotional occasion. Whether there were complications or the baby arrives healthy and without a hitch, there will likely be tears in the room. While most babies come into this world able to breathe on their own, occasionally newborns require infant resuscitation to help them breathe correctly….

No parent wants to find out their child will never live a normal life because of cerebral palsy. It’s even worse finding out that a doctor you trusted caused your child’s condition. The pain is great…and the hospital bills are greater. So what’s the only recourse for families of CP patients? Cerebral palsy lawsuits….

The miracle of childbirth is a truly incredible experience. Every future mother hopes that giving birth to her new baby will be smooth. And who wouldn’t? Pregnancy, labor, and childbirth are all difficult experiences. But in the end, it’s all worth it to have a happy and healthy baby. But sometimes, the mother, baby,…

Expecting parents shouldn’t have to worry about filing a lawsuit over a birth defect. But each year, 3 percent of all babies born in the US have a birth defect of some sort. (Source: CDC) And some of those defects are caused by negligence. Pregnancy is both the most exciting and nerve-racking time in…

Infant seizures are every parent’s nightmare. Their beloved baby has finally made an entrance after nine long months of waiting…only to start seizing and convulsing out of the blue. No parent wants to have to see a newborn seizures attorney (more commonly called a birth injury lawyer). But it happens more than you might…