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While navigating a highway, you don’t want to miss the signs for your exit. Doing so could turn your 10 minute trip into a 30 minute one! Likewise, there are consequences for missing the signs of umbilical cord problems in pregnancy. But these can be much worse than an inconvenient detour.  Here we’ll describe what…

Hypoxic brain injury symptoms in babies are often more like silent signals than blaring sirens. The cues may be small, but the implications of them are enormous. That’s why it’s so important for both doctors and parents to know how to spot them.  Missing the signs can mean missing out on early treatment. This is…

Losing your loved one to childbirth is like being swept away by a tidal wave. The damage is catastrophic, and recovery is difficult. In cases where death resulted from negligence, maternal mortality lawyers can help families gain the resources they need to rebuild their lives.   It may surprise you to learn that medical negligence is…

Signs of cerebral palsy in babies are like fireflies at dusk. They’re subtle and can be seen better as time goes on.  This is why many children don’t get their CP diagnosis until later. But later isn’t greater—early intervention is paramount for a child with CP to thrive. Knowing the signs of CP in infants…

Blooper reels are hilarious. But if there’s one time you want zero bloopers, it’s during childbirth. But statistics show birth accidents do happen. In fact, there are about 1.9 birth accidents per 1,000 births. And they’re no laughing matter. Injuries during childbirth can lead to lifelong health conditions. What is a Birth Accident? A birth…

Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are both disorders that affect muscle function. So it can be easy to confuse them. But are there two sides to the same coin? Not at all. It’s important to know the differences, which we’ll outline for you below. So keep reading to learn more about the differences between cerebral palsy…