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Understanding the prevalence of cerebral palsy can bring a sense of comfort to parents of children with CP. Over 17 million people worldwide, including hundreds of thousands in the United States, live with cerebral palsy. Knowing this can help parents feel less isolated.  In this article, we’ll explore how many people are affected by…

“It’s so painful. My contractions are too close together…something’s not right!” the woman in labor cries. But doctors dismiss her concerns. They leave her unattended for almost an hour. When a nurse finally takes a look at the fetal heart monitor, she sees abnormal patterns. Frantically, she calls the doctor, and he orders an…

Imagine you’re holding a kite on a windy day. If the string is too short, the kite can’t fly high. Similarly, a short umbilical cord in pregnancy can limit the baby’s movement and growth. But what causes short umbilical cords to form? In this article, we’ll answer this question and others about this rare…

When you’re in the hospital about to give birth, you hope the doctors and nurses will be your greatest allies. But what happens when the very people you trust to protect you and your baby turn against you? What if they turn your joyous moment into a traumatic experience? If you’re left wondering, “Can…

In labor, the mother and baby are tested to their limits. It’s a high-stakes event, and the baby might not respond well to the pressure. When that happens, it’s called fetal intolerance to labor. In this article, we’ll explore why fetal intolerance of labor happens. We’ll also discuss what doctors can do to help…

Your child’s firsts, like crawling, walking, and talking, are exciting! You always want your phone ready for that “proud mama” moment. But if these milestones are delayed, it can be worrying. Could it be a developmental delay? Below, we’ll lay out some developmental delay examples. Remember, walking and talking a bit later isn’t always…

The birthing process is like an extreme sport: dangerous, but usually ending well. Minor birth injuries in newborns, like scrapes or bruises, are fairly common. Serious injuries are thankfully rare. But not rare enough. In this blog post, we’ll explore common birth injuries, the causes of those injuries, and what to do if you…

Giving birth is like taking a leap off a vault. Most of the time, everything goes smoothly, but one misstep can lead to a catastrophic fall and serious injury. This is the nature of childbirth—a single mistake (maternity negligence) can result in permanent injury, trauma, and heartbreak. Now more than ever, pregnant women are…

No pain is greater than that of losing a child. Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), the heartbreaking loss of a baby in the womb, leaves parents facing deep sorrow and unanswered questions. In this article, we’ll aim to shed light on the causes, risk factors, and emotional impact of IUFD. We’ll also discuss how some cases…

Parents pass many things on to their kids through their genes— eye and hair color, complexion, personality traits, etc. It’s common knowledge that they can pass down certain diseases too. But is cerebral palsy one of them? Is cerebral palsy genetic?  For over 100 years, scientists have agreed that cerebral palsy comes from brain…