Meconium Aspiration Complications
Meconium is the first of many not-so-delightful “presents” you’ll get from your newborn. While its appearance is alarming, it’s harmless. Except when it’s released too early, in utero. A newborn can develop meconium aspiration complications from inhaling this dark, sticky substance. While uncommon, these complications are often serious. What is Meconium Aspiration Syndrome? Meconium is…
Birth Injuries
Can My Baby Recover From Hypoxic Brain Injury at Birth?
Reassurance. That’s what parents of children with brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth are looking for. They turn to their doctors, families, and friends for reassurance that “everything will be okay.” But even if your child’s doctor gives you a hopeful diagnosis, you may still be wondering, “Can my baby recover from lack…
Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries
What Caused My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury?
According to the CDC, some of the risks of congenital cerebral palsy include low birthweight, premature birth, multiple births, infertility treatment, infections during pregnancy, birth complications, and other medical conditions. 85-90% of cerebral palsy cases are congenital. Do you know exactly what caused your child’s cerebral palsy birth injury? In this article, we’ll dive into…
Birth Injuries
Understanding Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome as a Birth Injury
Osmotic demyelination syndrome as a birth injury is very rare. It has happened to just a handful of pregnant women. But when you’re that “one in a million”, you want answers, even if they’re hard to find. Below, we’ll shed some light on an obscure, but very important topic: how osmotic demyelination syndrome relates to…
Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries
What Damages Are Typically Included in a Brain Injury at Birth Lawsuit?
A traumatic brain injury at birth places two heavy burdens on the backs of an injured child’s parents. The first is the realization that the life they envisioned for their child may not be possible. The second is the enormous cost of treatment. In many cases, it will be impossible to pay out of pocket. …
Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries
AFE Birth (Amniotic Fluid Embolism)
Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most fatal birth complications, but thankfully it’s rare. Even so, women shouldn’t be kept in the dark about the risks of an AFE birth. Below we’ll give you an overview of this dangerous condition, and share AFE survival rate information. We’ll also discuss why mishandling AFE is a…
Birth Injuries
