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When there are serious problems during the pregnancy, labor, or delivery process, it can lead to long-term conditions with which the baby must live. One of these serious conditions — which occurs in about 20 of every 1,000 births that go full term — is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE. When a baby is…

One of the most common birth injuries that can be sustained is cerebralpalsy. This is considered a blanket term that describes various conditionsimpacting the child’s motor function abilities. Cerebral palsy canhave a big impact on the baby’s following characteristics: It’s important to know that a problem such as cerebral palsy is notalways recognizable immediately…

During the entire pregnancy, a soon-to-be-mother is excited about the prospect of holding her baby. This is one of the most exciting times in any parent’s life and it should be filled with joy and happiness. Unfortunately, there are times when negligence pays a factor and the obstetrician may cause the mother or baby…

  Most mothers hope that the birth of their child will go smoothly and naturally. Unfortunately, there are numerous times where situations occur and doctors opt to change the method of delivery, performing an emergency cesarean section. This is when the doctor delivers the baby through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus….

Birth injuries are serious matters, particularly when they lead to conditions that result in permanent disabilities that require lifelong treatment and care, such as cerebral palsy. Not all birth injuries can be attributed to medical malpractice, but if you believe a physician, nurse, or other medical professional made a careless mistake in the care…

Medical mistakes are, unfortunately, very common, particularly in hospitals. However, it is surprisingly rare when a patient knows that a mistake has been made. Diagnosis errors alone account for about 160,000 deaths a year but only 15,000 to 19,000 medical malpractice lawsuits are filed in this country every year. So how do you know…

It is an unfortunate situation, but there are times when serious injuries occur. When they occur to babies, it can lead to a lifetime of financial, physical, and emotional hardship. If you have experienced any kind of medical negligence that has led to a birth injury, you must understand that there are specific rights…

There is nothing worse than watching your child experience pain from a birth injury caused by a doctor’s negligence. Unfortunately, this happens more often than most people want to think and the aftermath is often very difficult. While we must deal with the physical damage that children may deal with, it’s also important to…

When a woman is pregnant, they need to go to a doctor who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. These are often referred to as OB/GYNs. These doctors understand everything about pregnancy, labor, and delivery so the mother has a knowledgeable professional on her side who can put her mind at ease during this process….

An injury is something that nobody wants to experience. It’s even more traumatic and worse when the injury occurs to a newborn baby. Unfortunately, these types of incidents happen far too often and babies are left dealing with a birth injury that can impact their entire lives. As a parent, it’s important for you…