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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.  …

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. Many babies do this when they have tummy…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wondering what the medical malpractice payouts are for your state? Check out the latest data for medical malpractice payouts by state below. Your state’s rank might surprise you!  Where you live can affect the compensation you could receive for your medical malpractice claim. Certain states pay out more than others. And some pay out…

Injuries from medical malpractice affect more than their victims. They affect the victim’s family, too. It’s especially difficult for spouses/partners. They must face the reality that their loved one will never be the same again. Damages for loss of companionship can’t make a malpractice victim whole. But they can give a devastated partner some…

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…

Nurses. They’re on the forefront of healthcare. Patients spend most of their time in clinics and hospitals with nurses. From recording a patient’s medical record to collecting their blood sample, they do it all. So it may come as a surprise that many patients have filed a nurse practitioner lawsuit.  In fact, there were…