Birth Injuries

Thanks to the use of ultrasound before birth and the more restricted use of forceps, the number of birth injuries is lower than it once was. Doctors can now see the position the baby is in and determine the best method of delivery. 5 common types of birth injuries...

Having a baby can be among the most exciting, stressful and important events in a parent’s life. Learning that one’s newborn baby has suffered a birth injury can add significant worry and anxiety to an already challenging situation. Birth injuries occur from...

A significant number of medical malpractice claims are filed for negligence during what should be a time of celebration. Birth injuries can occur during or after a baby’s delivery and can happen to the child as well as the mother. In some instances, birth injuries are...

The American Journal of Health calls maternal mortality in the U.S. a public health emergency. American women are more likely to die during childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications than women in any other developed country. According to the Centers for...

Few life events are more exciting than welcoming a new baby to the world. While you have hundreds of tasks you must accomplish before the birth of your son or daughter, you must do what you can to promote a healthy environment.  There are many ways to ensure your...

Few things in life can overcome the excitement of learning you are expecting a new addition to the family. After nurturing your bundle of joy in your body for nine or so months, you prepare for childbirth expecting to soon welcome your child into the world. Due...

Numerous types of injuries can impact an infant at birth. One of the most common is Erb's palsy. This most often occurs due to the baby sustaining an injury at birth that has adverse effects, such as lacerations and paralysis. You can pursue a medical...

Nothing is more joyful than learning you are pregnant, carrying your growing baby and delivering a healthy child. Becoming a mother, whether it is for the first time or the third, is an accomplishment that should not be downplayed. Pregnant women should consult an...

The birth of a new baby is a unique anticipation. Expectant mothers are feeling many emotions, including joy, impatience and nerves. There is a lot of unknown about the process and what will happen during birth. During a pregnancy and birth, so much focus is placed on...

Birth injuries are depressingly common. Estimates suggest that of every 1,000 infants born in the U.S., between six and eight will suffer from a birth injury of some kind. This means approximately 28,000 newborns suffer from birth injuries every year. ...