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When you hear the word “hypothermia”, you might think of dangerously low body temperature. But one type of hypothermia can be helpful: therapeutic hypothermia for newborns. It’s a treatment that can help babies who are born with certain injuries or complications.  What is Hypothermia Therapy for Newborns? Newborn therapeutic hypothermia cools a baby’s body…

You just found out your child has HIE. One of the questions on your mind is, “What’s the life expectancy for a baby with HIE?”  There isn’t a magical formula to calculate HIE baby life expectancy. But one thing we can assure you is there are plenty of ways to improve the prognosis for…

Does the sight of obstetrical forceps might make you shudder? These long, curved tongs used to help deliver babies almost look medieval. Granted, they’ve been around long before medieval times. But what place do they have in modern medicine? Is the risk of forceps delivery complications too high to warrant their use? We’ll answer…

There’s a running joke that a baby who takes too long to leave the womb is “getting their hair done”. But prolonged labor can have negative effects on a baby—and that’s no joke. While rare, some prolonged labor complications cause lifelong injuries. What is Prolonged Labor? Prolonged labor is when the process of childbirth…

Blue isn’t a normal color for skin. But that was Baby Sophie’s hue shortly after she was born. Because of birth asphyxia, Sophie was born blue and unresponsive. At some point during delivery, she didn’t get enough oxygen.  Below, we’ll share more of Sophie’s story, and provide helpful information about newborn asphyxia: its causes,…

When sodium levels in the blood get too low, it’s crucial to get them back up so our bodies can function properly. But negligent sodium adjustment, such as raising sodium levels too quickly, can damage the brain.  So, like adding just the right amount of seasoning to a recipe, doctors have to get sodium…

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…

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…

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…

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…