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Risk of Texas Pregnancy-Related Injuries in Multiple Birth

  Last week, this blog focused on the tragic story of a mother who passed away recently while giving birth to quadruplets. With multiple pregnancies being more common in Texas today than in the past, readers may be interested in knowing some of the more apparent dangers of carrying twins, triplets, quadruplets or more.

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New research sheds light on TX pregnancy-related injuries

  Expecting Texas mothers may have to alter their lifestyles when a baby is on the way, but most of these steps are relatively minor. Preventing pregnancy-related injuries may involve taking it easy regarding exercise, baby-proofing the home or trading-in their car for something more family-friendly. Few pregnant women in Houston expect that bed rest…

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Pregnancy-Related Injuries can Require Extensive Recovery

  May is the month when people all across Texas are thinking of their mothers. The woman who gives the gift of life plays a very important role in many Texans’ lives, and Mother’s Day is when appreciation can be shown in countless ways. Sometimes giving life can be dangerous, though, and many mothers know…

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Mother receives ultrasound to see if IUGR in pregnancy is present.

IUGR In Pregnancy: What Causes It & What are the Symptoms?

Watching a baby grow in the womb is an exciting experience. Most mothers enjoy seeing their baby look bigger on ultrasounds as the weeks pass. Pregnancy apps even compare a baby’s size to fruits or vegetables. But having an IUGR baby is far from exciting. Babies with IUGR don’t grow at a normal rate.  Here…

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Doctor monitors expecting mother for conditions like true knot umbilical cords.

True Knot Injuries: Are They Preventable?

Even before birth, a mother and her child share a bond as tight as a knot. But there’s a different kind of tight knot that no mother wishes to share with her child. We’re talking about umbilical cord knots. These knots are dangerous for a fetus if left untreated. But is it possible to prevent umbilical…

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Different types of birth injuries

Types Of Birth Injuries

Unfortunately, one of the most joyous life events can turn tragic when a birth injury occurs. Complications can occur at any time during pregnancy and can sometimes lead to different types of birth injuries. Early interventions combined with today’s medical advancements are very important and can help resolve many complications. But when medical accidents occur…

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Causes of Birth Injuries

Malpractice That Causes Childbirth Trauma Regardless of what the cause may be, birth injuries are detrimental to both infants and the families of the infants. Sadly, most of these injuries result in a lifetime of medical expenses, physical disabilities, emotional distresses, and more. That is why our Houston birth injury lawyers at Hampton & King…

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Epileptic Women May Require Vigilant Pregnancy Monitoring

  One of the primary concerns of many expecting mothers in Texas is health. Both their own health, as well as that of their unborn child, is almost always a priority. Pregnant women often take many steps to avoid pregnancy-related injuries, from driving more safely to avoiding certain sports and recreational activities. However, for women…

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Contraceptive device may have caused pregnancy-related injury

  Nowadays, women in the Houston area have countless options when it comes to deciding their family size. While women of generations past generally had to rely on birth control pills for family planning, today there are more options and many different types of contraceptives. Since women rely on these medications or devices to prevent…

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Prenatal testing a crucial part of pregnancy monitoring

  Nowadays, there are tests and screenings for nearly every condition, or so it may seem to Texas patients who must undergo these types of testing. For an expecting mother, there are also many different types of tests that must be taken to ensure fetal health and monitor the pregnancy. When done properly and according…

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