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Marginal cord insertion is one of those lesser-known terms that might make you raise an eyebrow. But understanding it is important, especially if you or a family member is pregnant. One end of the umbilical cord attaches to a baby’s belly button. The other end attaches to the placenta. But did you know that…

“Sepsis” sounds like a villain from a superhero movie. In a way, it is. It’s a life-threatening condition where your body’s immune system goes haywire while trying to fight an infection. Sepsis is a serious medical emergency. So it’s important to understand the stages of sepsis to catch it early and avoid serious complications….

When your child has a lifelong condition like cerebral palsy, you want to know as soon as possible. So you might wonder, “Can cerebral palsy be detected before birth?” The answer is complicated. The American Pregnancy Association says about 70% of cerebral palsy cases develop from events that happen before birth. But there’s no…

Imagine trying to bring a spoon to your mouth, only for your hand to jerk away as if it has a mind of its own. It might sound like science fiction, but this is a reality for those with athetoid cerebral palsy. Athetoid movements, which are often involuntary, can turn everyday tasks into major…

How long do you have to sue a doctor after surgery? That’s the million-dollar question for anyone who was harmed by a doctor’s negligence during surgery. Why? Because if you don’t file a lawsuit in time, you could potentially miss out on millions of dollars worth of compensation.  Keep reading to find out what…

When life hands you lemons, you’re told to make lemonade. It’s a classic saying about turning tough times into something positive. But what if the “lemons” are a diagnosis of HIE due to medical negligence? In such cases, the best way to support your child might be through an HIE lawsuit. In this article,…

In 2014, during her first pregnancy, Brooke Smith visited the hospital twice because she noticed one of the warning signs of stillbirth– her baby stopped kicking. Both times, the doctors sent her home, even though she was 39 weeks pregnant. She kept insisting that her baby’s movements had slowed. Six days after her second…

Understanding the prevalence of cerebral palsy can bring a sense of comfort to parents of children with CP. Over 17 million people worldwide, including hundreds of thousands in the United States, live with cerebral palsy. Knowing this can help parents feel less isolated.  In this article, we’ll explore how many people are affected by…

“It’s so painful. My contractions are too close together…something’s not right!” the woman in labor cries. But doctors dismiss her concerns. They leave her unattended for almost an hour. When a nurse finally takes a look at the fetal heart monitor, she sees abnormal patterns. Frantically, she calls the doctor, and he orders an…

Imagine you’re holding a kite on a windy day. If the string is too short, the kite can’t fly high. Similarly, a short umbilical cord in pregnancy can limit the baby’s movement and growth. But what causes short umbilical cords to form? In this article, the medical malpractice attorneys of Hampton & King will…