Birth Injuries Caused by Forceps & Vacuum Extractors
If a mother struggles during delivery, the doctor may use certain tools to help. Two of these tools are forceps and vacuum extractors. Forceps are used to help assist the birthing process when the mother is unable to push the baby out. The forceps are usually placed around the head of the baby. The…
Birth Injuries, Pregancy-Related Injuries
Common Causes of Childbirth Injury
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates an average of 4 million babies are born every year in the United States. Studies suggest that 6 to 8 babies out of every 1,000 will suffer from birth injuries in the nation. This means that 1 in 9,714 Americans are born with a birth injury, more…
Birth Injuries
10 Facts About Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy occurs when the fetal brain does receive enough oxygen. Often referred to as “HIE,” Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy can lead to permanent brain damage, cerebral palsy, and death. Common factors that cause HIE include umbilical cord entanglement or prolapse, placental abruption and excessive uterine stimulation. To better understand the condition, we’ve listed 10…
Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries
What is Hypoxic Brain Injury?
The brain requires approximately 20% of the body’s oxygen intake to function properly. Hypoxia occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen. The low levels of oxygen limits brain activity, interrupting neurotransmitters and electrochemical impulses. This can seriously affect the rest of the body. Brain cells can die within five minutes. If not…
Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries, Medical Malpractice
What You Need to Know About Cerebral Palsy
Approximately 10,000 babies born in the United States will develop cerebral palsy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. That means that 1 in every 323 children will be diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It is a rare childhood disorder that effects the part of the brain that directly controls motor movement, muscle tone and/or…
Birth Injuries
Predictions of Large Babies May Be Inaccurate
When expectant mothers go into the doctor’s office, they expect to receive accurate information, or at least information as close to the truth as possible. While doctors try to impart what they believe is true, it may be causing women to opt for unnecessary procedures.
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