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How should an EMT react if an expecting mother is in labor?

  An expecting mother in Houston often busily prepares for her big day, whether it’s packing a bag for the hospital, selecting a maternity suite or determining who will be invited into the delivery room. Some women may have the understandable fear that they will go into labor unexpectedly; in most cases, this fear is…

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Texas court case shows importance of timely malpractice filing

  When OB/GYN negligence affects a mother or baby in Texas, the mother has the right to file a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice. A successful malpractice lawsuit not only holds a negligent physician accountable, it can also potentially prevent the same mistake from happening again. In addition, a malpractice suit may allow those hurt the…

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Why are Ectopic Pregnancies so Dangerous?

  The words “ectopic pregnancy” are often enough to strike fear in the heart of any expecting mother in Texas. While, fortunately, this type of severe pregnancy complication is rare, it can be extremely dangerous and even life-altering for the mother. Unfortunately, ectopic pregnancies cannot be continued, but along the way, they can cause heavy…

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C-sections continue to stir controversy after one mom’s ordeal

  Some people may assume that pregnancy-related injuries are largely a thing of the past. Fortunately, delivery room procedures continue to progress every year, and, as a result, giving birth is now largely a joyful event. In Texas and the rest of the country, though, pregnancy-related injuries are not entirely extinct and when they do…

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Seizure Drug May be Linked to Babies’ Serious Injury

  In the past few years, it seems there has been an explosion of new and helpful prescription drugs on the market. For every new set of drugs that emerges, though, it also seems as if there are new lawsuits related to at least one of the drugs. In fact, the ads that many Texans…

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Vitamin D levels could reduce risk of preeclampsia

  A woman’s pregnancy can be riddled with many different side effects and complications, which can lead to serious birth injuries if when left untreated. One of the most serious pregnancy-related complications is preeclampsia, which is when a pregnant woman has a severe form of high blood pressure.

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