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  Houston residents have a lot to be proud of, but there are some statistics that show the city may be lacking in certain key areas. The rate of premature birth, for example, is actually relatively high in Houston, a fact which may surprise some locals, as the metro area is generally perceived as…

Having to go to a hospital is usually an experience that raises as many questions while also providing answers. For an expecting mother in Texas, a hospital stay can offer reassurance that a pregnancy is progressing as planned, but it can also bring up many questions about pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery after birth….

Receiving the proper diagnosis is key to understanding, managing and treating any sort of medical condition. This is especially true when a female patient is pregnant, as certain conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure can change how a pregnancy needs to be handled. In some instances, a misdiagnosis could even contribute to…

A family grieving the loss of a loved one rarely wants to initiate a lawsuit; however, in many instances a civil suit is the only way to hold a negligent doctor, hospital or other entity accountable. Still, taking one’s case to a Houston medical malpractice attorney may be very difficult. A family is likely…

How often is a baby born prematurely in the United States? Some Houston residents may be surprised to learn that one out of every nine babies experiences premature birth. Despite huge advances in medical technology, premature birth is still a fairly widespread issue in America, and one that can result in damaging birth injuries.

For women who have more than one child, their birth experiences with each child are bound to be different. No two births are exactly alike; this is especially relevant regarding mothers who have experienced both cesarean sections and vaginal births. There are many concerns about vaginal birth after cesarean, also known as VBAC. In…

Since my practice focuses on birth injury cases, most of my clients come to me with questions about what happened to their baby, and whether it could, or should, have been prevented.

If you are an expecting mother in the Houston area, do you know who will be delivering your baby? Many women carefully select an OB/GYN after considering many different factors. Establishing trust and rapport with a physician can provide a great deal of reassurance when the big moment arrives. A new nationwide trend, though,…

  Being pregnant with your first child can be an overwhelming experience. Mothers-to-be and their partners often have anxiety about the impending birth, which can be a bit intimidating even in the most highly-rated Texas hospital. Following a normal vaginal birth, there are many precautions that doctors, nurses and other staff must take in…

Following a child’s birth, friends and family will often ask if the baby was born healthy. Most of the time, Houston-area parents can confidently answer yes to this question. In some cases, though, babies are born via difficult deliveries and may suffer from various health problems as a result. Some issues may be minor,…