HIE Causes: Is Negligence to Blame?
Could a doctor’s mistake be the cause of HIE in your newborn? It’s a dreadful thought. But it’s even more dreadful to think that someone made a grave mistake and got away with it. What causes HIE, and how could negligence play a part? Stay with us to find out. What is HIE? HIE stands…
Birth Injuries
Placental Abruption During Labor
Imagine this: a famous electric guitarist is about to strum the final notes of a concert. But all of a sudden, someone rips the plug out of his instrument. Placental abruption during labor is somewhat like that. But its consequences can be much more devastating than a ruined concert finale. Below, we’ll discuss what placental…
Birth Injuries
Cytotec Induction Risks: Is This Drug Safe?
In December 2001, Tatia Oden French entered the hospital to get induced because she was overdue. Neither she nor her baby ever left. Sadly, they lost their lives after a Cytotec induction. In Tatia’s case, this controversial drug caused uterine hyperstimulation and an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Their trauma was so severe that both Tatia…
Birth Injuries
Meconium Aspiration Complications
Meconium is the first of many not-so-delightful “presents” you’ll get from your newborn. While its appearance is alarming, it’s harmless. Except when it’s released too early, in utero. A newborn can develop meconium aspiration complications from inhaling this dark, sticky substance. While uncommon, these complications are often serious. What is Meconium Aspiration Syndrome? Meconium is…
Birth Injuries
Can My Baby Recover From Hypoxic Brain Injury at Birth?
Reassurance. That’s what parents of children with brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth are looking for. They turn to their doctors, families, and friends for reassurance that “everything will be okay.” But even if your child’s doctor gives you a hopeful diagnosis, you may still be wondering, “Can my baby recover from lack…
Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries
What Caused My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury?
According to the CDC, some of the risks of congenital cerebral palsy include low birthweight, premature birth, multiple births, infertility treatment, infections during pregnancy, birth complications, and other medical conditions. 85-90% of cerebral palsy cases are congenital. Do you know exactly what caused your child’s cerebral palsy birth injury? In this article, we’ll dive into…
Birth Injuries
