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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,…

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…

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…

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.

  Houston residents have a lot to be proud of, but there are some statistics that show the city may be lacking in certain key areas. The rate of premature birth, for example, is actually relatively high in Houston, a fact which may surprise some locals, as the metro area is generally perceived as…

Receiving the proper diagnosis is key to understanding, managing and treating any sort of medical condition. This is especially true when a female patient is pregnant, as certain conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure can change how a pregnancy needs to be handled. In some instances, a misdiagnosis could even contribute to…

How often is a baby born prematurely in the United States? Some Houston residents may be surprised to learn that one out of every nine babies experiences premature birth. Despite huge advances in medical technology, premature birth is still a fairly widespread issue in America, and one that can result in damaging birth injuries.

For women who have more than one child, their birth experiences with each child are bound to be different. No two births are exactly alike; this is especially relevant regarding mothers who have experienced both cesarean sections and vaginal births. There are many concerns about vaginal birth after cesarean, also known as VBAC. In…

Since my practice focuses on birth injury cases, most of my clients come to me with questions about what happened to their baby, and whether it could, or should, have been prevented.

If you are an expecting mother in the Houston area, do you know who will be delivering your baby? Many women carefully select an OB/GYN after considering many different factors. Establishing trust and rapport with a physician can provide a great deal of reassurance when the big moment arrives. A new nationwide trend, though,…