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Birth Injuries

HIE Baby Life Expectancy and Prognosis

You just found out your child has HIE. One of the questions on your mind is, “What’s the life expectancy for a baby with HIE?”  There isn’t a magical formula to calculate HIE baby life expectancy. But one thing we can assure you is there are plenty of ways to improve the prognosis for a…
OBGYN doctor holds stethoscope.

Forceps Delivery Complications & Injuries

Does the sight of obstetrical forceps might make you shudder? These long, curved tongs used to help deliver babies almost look medieval. Granted, they’ve been around long before medieval times. But what place do they have in modern medicine? Is the risk of forceps delivery complications too high to warrant their use? We’ll answer those…
Woman endures prolonged labor.

Prolonged Labor Effects on Babies

There’s a running joke that a baby who takes too long to leave the womb is “getting their hair done”. But prolonged labor can have negative effects on a baby—and that’s no joke. While rare, some prolonged labor complications cause lifelong injuries. What is Prolonged Labor? Prolonged labor is when the process of childbirth takes…
Baby suffering from birth asphyxia injury.

Understanding Birth Asphyxia

Blue isn’t a normal color for skin. But that was Baby Sophie’s hue shortly after she was born. Because of birth asphyxia, Sophie was born blue and unresponsive. At some point during delivery, she didn’t get enough oxygen.  Below, we’ll share more of Sophie’s story, and provide helpful information about newborn asphyxia: its causes, symptoms,…
Patient in critical condition because of sodium mismanagement.

Negligent Sodium Adjustment: Should You Sue?

When sodium levels in the blood get too low, it’s crucial to get them back up so our bodies can function properly. But negligent sodium adjustment, such as raising sodium levels too quickly, can damage the brain.  So, like adding just the right amount of seasoning to a recipe, doctors have to get sodium levels…
Family goes through the trauma of childbirth complications.

What Are the Signs of Umbilical Cord Problems in Pregnancy?

While navigating a highway, you don’t want to miss the signs for your exit. Doing so could turn your 10 minute trip into a 30 minute one! Likewise, there are consequences for missing the signs of umbilical cord problems in pregnancy. But these can be much worse than an inconvenient detour.  Here we’ll describe what…