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Have you ever seen a baby pull her feet up close to her face? Most adults wouldn’t even think of attempting a stunt like that. But babies do it all the time. They’re very flexible! However, hypertonic infants, or a baby with stiff baby syndrome, can’t do this adorable trick. And their parents find themselves…

When a baby overstays his welcome in the womb, doctors might suggest a Pitocin induction to help him change addresses. But sometimes, Pitocin risks outweigh any potential benefits.  Knowing the benefits and risks of Pitocin induction can help you make an educated decision before you agree to it. Below, we’ll explain the various pros…

HIE stands for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. It’s a brain condition that occurs in 3-20 per 1000 live births, according to UF Health.  Below, we’ll dive into what could cause an HIE diagnosis at birth, plus symptoms and prognosis for this condition.  What is HIE in Newborns? Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) in newborns is a serious condition…

Determining the causes of birth injuries is something like a game of Clue. Each piece of evidence leads to a potential culprit. Medical professionals must put their magnifying glasses on all the circumstances surrounding birth to uncover the sequence of events that may have contributed to the injury. Could medical negligence be the missing…

With all its types, categories, and subcategories, you might compare cerebral palsy to a set of nesting dolls. There’s the outermost doll—cerebral palsy itself. Inside is one of the five major types of cerebral palsy. That’s followed by a subcategory, and finally, the smallest doll—the unique symptoms and needs of a particular person. There…

“Spastic hemiplegia cerebral palsy” might sound like a mouthful. But it’s actually not too complicated once you break it down. Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects how your body moves. It usually occurs because something goes awry in the brain while it’s still developing before a baby is born.  “Spastic hemiplegia” is a…

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are dealt a difficult hand from the very beginning. But could a long life still be in the cards for them? Cerebral palsy life expectancy depends on many different variables, so that question doesn’t have an easy answer.  Below, we’ll tell you what current research says about how long…

Labor’s progressing. The baby’s descending. But all of a sudden, the process comes to a halt— the baby’s stuck in the birth canal! What could cause this, and what should doctors do about it? Stay with us to learn about the complexities, risks, and possible conditions associated with a baby getting stuck in the…

When your precious newborn faces injury after birth, the urge to become their “superhero” and zap the pain away is overwhelming. Unfortunately, that’s impossible. But advocating for your baby to receive the best childbirth injury treatment and support is within your power. You and your child’s medical team might just emerge as real-life heroes—ones…

Uterine rupture during labor is one of the most terrible accidents that can happen during birth. But is it really an “accident”? Not always, according to research. This fifty-three-year-long study found that most cases of ruptured uterus are avoidable.  When ruptures do happen, there’s a good chance negligence is involved. One of the biggest…