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Did you know that there are racial disparities in maternal mortality in the U.S.? It’s not just a hunch or an opinion. Data shows that many women get subpar maternal care because of their race. Mothers are losing their lives because of the color of their skin. Worst of all, they’re dying because of preventable…
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Modern medical advancements have significantly reduced neonatal injuries. Even the latest technology and top tier hospitals, however, are not fool-proof. Lack of oxygen and subsequent birth injuries do still occur. This lack of oxygen is known as hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). Oxygen deprivation during birth can lead to disastrous outcomes including cerebral palsy, cognitive disability, and…
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It’s all about the money! That’s the top priority for insurance companies representing doctors in birth injury lawsuits. They’ll do anything to avoid paying out birth injury settlements. But for parents, their baby’s health and wellbeing is the priority, not money. However, monetary compensation is what they need and deserve to give their baby a…
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How did this happen? That’s the first thing parents wonder when their child receives a diagnosis of Erb’s palsy. And then they wonder: what are some Erb’s palsy causes? You’ll find this often serious birth injury near the top of the list of the most common birth injuries in the US. In fact, 1 in…
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C-Section Lawsuits Guide C-sections are some of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. However, they’re still major surgeries. Not only that, but they come with the responsibility of caring for a newborn immediately after. Recovering from a C-section can be difficult enough. Add to the mix other possible complications due to a doctor’s negligence and…
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No parent wants to find out their child will never live a normal life because of cerebral palsy. It’s even worse finding out that a doctor you trusted caused your child’s condition. The pain is great…and the hospital bills are greater. So what’s the only recourse for families of CP patients? Cerebral palsy lawsuits. Cerebral…
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The miracle of childbirth is a truly incredible experience. Every future mother hopes that giving birth to her new baby will be smooth. And who wouldn’t? Pregnancy, labor, and childbirth are all difficult experiences. But in the end, it’s all worth it to have a happy and healthy baby. But sometimes, the mother, baby, or…
Read MoreThe Umbilical Cord Is the Baby’s Lifeline The umbilical cord connects to the placenta and allows nutrients and oxygen to reach the fetus. If the mother’s membranes rupture and the cord comes out of the birth canal before the baby’s head, it is called “umbilical cord prolapse.” This can be a serious condition. As the…
Read MoreInappropriate Administration of Induction Drugs Pitocin (oxytocin) is natural hormone often administered during labor and delivery to strengthen contractions or control postpartum bleeding. Unfortunately, the inappropriate administration of induction drugs such as Pitocin can have serious adverse consequences. Overusing Pitocin can cause the mother’s contractions to become too frequent and/or too strong. This can interrupt…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Lawsuits Against Midwives In most cases, delivery of a baby by a family doctor or midwife does not result in any problems for the mother or baby. Unfortunately, if there are complications during labor and delivery, a family doctor or midwife may not be able to deal appropriately with the medical issues that…
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