Birth Injuries

When you first see your newborn baby, your heart might “skip a beat”. But no one hopes their baby’s heart actually skips a beat. Abnormal heart rates, like fetal bradycardia, can be dangerous.  Here’s what you need to know about how fetal bradycardia occurs, as well as complications that arise when doctors fail to treat it.   What…

Baby Arching Back & Crying: Should I be Worried? My baby is crying with an arched back – should I be worried? Here’s the short answer. In many if not most cases, a crying baby is normal. Even with an arched back? Yes. Your baby could be uncomfortable, but that’s not necessarily a big problem.…

Some blood loss after a Cesarean section is normal. Severe internal bleeding after C-section is not. This dangerous condition occurs in 1 to 5 in 100 women who give birth (March of Dimes).  What causes a woman to lose so much blood after a C-section? Could it be a doctor’s fault? Stay with us to…

Every mother hopes for a smooth pregnancy and delivery. But sometimes, unpreventable (or preventable) circumstances put mother and baby in for a bumpy ride. Fetal distress signs are the “red flags” that alert mothers and doctors that a baby’s in trouble. Catching and treating them on time can save a baby’s life.   What is Fetal…

Happy Birthday! Unfortunately, not all birthdays are happy. Namely, the birthdays of infants who suffer from birth complications. For parents, finding out something’s wrong during delivery can turn a day meant for celebration into a day of intense stress, or even sadness.  What are some of the most common birth complications? Keep reading to find…

Despite advancements in modern medicine, preventable hiccups occur. Far too many negligent healthcare providers endanger lives through their actions. Or lack thereof. Parents whose children have suffered at the hands of malpractice may find some recourse from a birth injury settlement. While it may not reverse existing injuries, a settlement can help provide necessary treatment. …