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…
Birth Injuries
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…
Birth Injuries
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…
Birth Injuries
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,…
Birth Injuries
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…
Birth Injuries
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…