Birth Injuries

Healthcare providers in the delivery room need to make crucial decisions as time goes by. Thus, they need to closely monitor the mother and baby to ensure delivery is safe. One of the decisions a physician may need to make is ordering a cesarean (C) section.  Here is...

The labor and delivery process is one of the most dangerous parts of pregnancy. Things can go wrong in an instant. From placenta issues to dilation challenges, there are a variety of medical issues that can complicate labor and delivery. Both mother and child can be...

There are many birth injuries that can occur due to issues in the labor and delivery ward. Herbs palsy is one of the most common. Medical researchers estimate that as many as one or two out of every 1,000 live births in the United States result in a child developing...

Few life experiences are as exciting as childbirth. But this beautiful moment can also be very chaotic, especially if things do not go to plan. Despite advances in technology, birth injuries are still a big risk that many families are compelled to navigate through no...

During childbirth, medical professionals may sometimes use forceps to assist with delivery. Forceps are surgical instruments resembling tongs. While forceps can be beneficial in some situations, their improper use or negligence can result in birth injuries that have...

Not many life experiences are as exciting as welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for those moments of joy to be disrupted by a life-altering injury like brain damage to your little bundle of joy.  If a healthcare provider’s...

Childbirth is an amazing but frightening experience. The thought of bringing a new child into the world may bring a smile to your face. However, while you may have heard of the pain that comes with labor and delivery, you may be unaware of some maternal injuries like...

Every medication you take has an impact on your health and body. And if you are expectant, the drug affects your unborn baby too. This explains why healthcare providers exercise extreme caution when prescribing and administering medication to expectant mothers.  A...

Gestational diabetes is a serious problem during pregnancy. It is a medical condition that affects some women during pregnancy despite not having diabetes before pregnancy. Usually, gestational diabetes occurs around the middle of pregnancy, so doctors should test for...

To many expectant parents, the most exciting medical visits are the ones where the mother undergoes an ultrasound. They can hear the heartbeat of their unborn child or even get a glimpse of their developing body. Parents have such emotional responses to these tests...