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Fetal monitoring strips might look like a child’s jagged scribbles. But they hold much more meaning—and are often the key to preventing birth injuries.  In this article, we’ll explain why fetal heart rate monitoring is essential for a baby’s well-being during birth, and what fetal distress on a monitor looks like.  Fetal Heart Monitoring…

HIE cooling therapy may seem like an odd medical practice. Lowering a baby’s body temperature? That’s downright dangerous, isn’t it? Not if it’s done in a safe, controlled way—in that case, it can be life-saving.  Cooling therapy can have dramatic positive effects on some babies with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Let’s talk about it… What is…

Most mothers who’ve gone through labor want it to be over pronto! But it’s harmful for contractions to come on too fast and too strong. When that happens, the woman might be suffering from uterine tachysystole–and suffering’s a good word for it.  With this condition, contractions can be very painful and long. There may…

Modern medicine has advanced so much that it’s less likely for a newborn to have HIE because of natural causes. But that doesn’t mean doctors no longer make mistakes. Unfortunately, the cause of a newborn’s HIE brain injury is often reckless or negligent medical care.  When that happens, someone is at fault for your…

When you see a doctor, you expect them to use their knowledge and skills to help you feel better. You’re paying for their services the same way you would pay a painter to paint your house.  But what if you don’t feel better after seeing a doctor? What if you feel worse? Can you…

Learning your child has severe HIE may take the wind out of your sails. But you’re not alone. There are professionals and support networks ready to help you set your course once again.   The goal of this article isn’t to provide medical advice but to give you a basic understanding of what severe HIE…

You went in the hospital doors sick…and came out more sick. What happened? Someone must have made a mistake during your care, and you want to hold them responsible. But you don’t know where to start, so you’re searching for legal advice for medical malpractice.  In this article, we’ll tell you where you can…

When a doctor or hospital’s negligence is the catalyst for your child’s cerebral palsy (CP), it’s a grave injustice that demands accountability. But don’t expect a doctor to readily admit an error. That’s as rare as seeing a shooting star on a cloudy night.  Cerebral palsy attorneys can help you hold negligent doctors accountable—you…

It’s infuriating when you contract a service but don’t get what you pay for. You might complain to the company in question. But what about medical services? Can you file a complaint against your doctor for “bad service”? In some cases, you can. It’s called a medical negligence claim. What is Medical Negligence? Who…

Birth asphyxia is one of the most serious birth injuries. Why? Because it can inflict permanent damage on a baby’s brain. The long-term effects of birth asphyxia range from learning disabilities, to hearing and vision problems, to cerebral palsy.  Did your child suffer asphyxia during birth? Understanding what complications may arise can help you…