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Baby arching back and crying.

Baby Arching Its Back & Crying?

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.…
Healthcare information is protected by doctor -patient confidentiality law

Doctor-Patient Confidentiality Law – What To Know

It feels awful when someone shares your secrets. You might even wish they were thrown in jail for breaking your trust. But being a tattle-tale isn’t against the law. Unless… you’re a doctor. Doctor-patient confidentiality law prohibits physicians from sharing a patient’s medical history. Read all about this important law below. What Is Doctor-Patient Confidentiality?…
Mother's C-section scar.

Internal Bleeding After C-section: A Consequence of Malpractice?

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…
An ultrasound can show fetal distress signs, if present.

Fetal Distress Signs: A Warning You Can’t Ignore

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…
A medical malpractice lawyer is knowledgable in medicine as well as law.

Choosing The Right Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Doctors, surgeons, nurses, radiologists – they’re who we turn to when we need healthcare. And whether you’ve researched the best doctor in town or go in for an emergency, you’re promised a certain standard of care. But what happens when your care provider doesn’t uphold their end and provide you with that standard of care?…
Birth complications can give babies an unfair chance at life

Most Common Birth Complications

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…