Birth Injury
Who Can Be Held Liable for Oxygen Deprivation During Delivery?
For many families, childbirth is a long-awaited moment of joy, hope and celebration. Unfortunately, however, the act of bringing a child into the world is not without its risks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), birth asphyxia (oxygen deprivation) is considered one of the leading causes of neonatal deaths in the United States and…
Read MoreBrachial Plexus & Cerebral Palsy: Know the Risks during Childbirth
Having a baby should be a happy experience for expectant parents. Your biggest concerns are making sure your baby enters the world safe and healthy, and that you have a solid plan for making it to the hospital when the time comes. Unfortunately, even with the healthiest of new mothers and babies, an act of…
Read MorePlacenta Injuries Found in Study of Pregnant Women with COVID-19
A study conducted by Northwestern has found placental injuries in women who have tested positive for COVID-19. The placenta is the first organ to form when a woman is pregnant, and it is very important when it comes to the development of the fetus. The placenta helps give nutrients to the fetus and also removes…
Read MoreBirth Injuries – Facial Injuries
Obstetricians and other doctors in the birth delivery and aftercare process should anticipate the many things that can go wrong – both in the delivery room and afterward in the hospital. There are many birth injuries that are preventable if they are treated competently and quickly. Some birth injuries affect a newborn’s life permanently. Others…
Read MoreWhat Causes Chemical Birth Defects?
Birth injuries are often a result of preventable medical negligence that occurs during labor or delivery. Birth defects, however, develop during pregnancy, and may not be evident until the child is born. Many times, a birth defect is just an unfortunate anomaly that could not have been prevented; it was genetic, or related to an…
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