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When Resuscitation Efforts Go Awry Errors related in improper intubation of a newborn can occur in the delivery room immediately after the baby is born—or they can occur during the first few days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Regardless, such errors make it impossible to properly resuscitate a newborn who is not breathing…

Was your baby harmed during labor? Our Houston birth injury lawyers can help! The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention estimates an average of 3,932,181 births occur in the United States every year. Of these children, an average of 29 out of every 1,000 babies suffers from some form of birth trauma. Birth trauma is…

Depending on how researchers define neonatal encephalopathy, the number of infants affected by this syndrome ranges from 2 in 1,000 to 9 in 1,000 term births. It is a serious medical condition that can result from a wide range of brain-related problems. Neonatal encephalopathy can be caused by the following: Anoxia – Complete lack of…

Delivery Trauma Cases in Houston, Texas Delivery trauma can come in many kinds. Two of the most common are the following: Mechanical Injuries — These involve the use of physical force, such as causing a brachial plexus injury during the labor and delivery process by pulling on the baby’s arm too hard. Oxygen Deprivation or…

What Is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia, also called pregnancy induced hypertension or toxemia of pregnancy, is a potentially lethal complication closely related to HELLP syndrome. It is the second leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. and a leading cause of fetal complications. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine after…

Experienced Birth Injury Lawyers in Houston, TX A uterine rupture occurs when part of the uterus wall tears or rips. This is an extremely dangerous condition for both the mother and the baby, requiring prompt medical attention. Medical providers also have a duty to identify women at high risk for uterine rupture and take all…

To prepare for the safest possible birthing process, doctors, nurses, and other professionals must monitor the condition of both the fetus and the mother. If you or your child was injured because signs of distress or oxygen deprivation were ignored, you should talk to a Houston birth injury lawyer at Hampton & King about your…

Doctor Error in High Risk Pregnancies A mother may be diagnosed with cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) if the labor fails to progress. In essence, it occurs when the infant’s head is too large or the mother’s pelvis is too small, making it impossible for the head to emerge. CPD may be caused by having an unusually…

Child born with HIE? You may be entitled to compensation! When an infant is born, it is supposed to be a joyous occasion. Unfortunately, there are some situations in which the baby suffers from a lack of oxygen and blood. This combines to cause a type of brain damage known has Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).…

Did Your Baby Suffer an Injury Caused By Umbilical Cord Entrapment? Serious nuchal cord injury may occur when an umbilical cord wraps around the baby’s neck during the delivery process. This issue can reduce oxygen delivery and blood flow to the infant’s brain, heart, and other organs, causing significant damage. Umbilical cord entrapment may occur…