Pregnancy is a time filled with hope, excitement, and anticipation. But it can also bring challenges and uncertainties, especially when something feels off. If you’re pregnant and notice you’re leaking amniotic fluid, it’s natural to feel worried. Amniotic fluid plays a critical role during pregnancy; it not only cushions the baby but also supports healthy […]
Welcoming a child into the world is a moment filled with hope, love, and endless possibilities. But for some parents, the joy of childbirth can be overshadowed by unexpected complications. A breech presentation—when a baby is positioned bottom or feet first instead of headfirst in the womb—can lead to a more challenging delivery. While many […]
Bringing a new life into the world should be a joyful and celebrated event. For many families, however, the moment of birth is overshadowed by the devastating news that their child has suffered a birth injury. If your family is dealing with the heartbreaking aftermath of a birth injury, know this—you are not alone. Understanding […]
During the birthing process, complications can arise. Mothers, fathers, other family members, and medical staff should be aware of any pain or conditions that do not seem normal when a baby is about to be born. Some labor and delivery complications can be resolved with medication or cesarean section (C-section) delivery. If not treated properly, […]
Photo by Omar Lopez on Unsplash Goodman Acker recently settled a birth injury suit against a Michigan hospital for a newborn girl whose face was cut above the eye during a Caesarean (C-section) procedure. The baby girl had to be treated by a plastic surgeon right at birth, and now has permanent scarring above her […]
Doctors throw a lot of highly technical terms around right after a birth, but if you hear the phrase “fetal acidosis” you should listen up. Caused by a lack of oxygen, acidosis occurs when carbonic acid (formed from excess CO2) builds up in the fetus’ blood rather than being passed back to the mother in […]
Giving birth is one of the most emotional and stressful times in any new parent’s life. We all trust doctors, nurses, and assorted specialists to lead us through the process. Unfortunately, these professionals may lead us astray. In the case of pregnancy and labor, inattention or mistakes can result in lifelong disabilities for the baby. […]
Brain injuries are some of the scariest to face due to their potential for permanent damage and the long-term results that can be difficult to predict. Signs of brain damage, including irregular MRI scans, are all too common among newborns. Brain injury during birth can result in lifelong disability and make parenting much more time-consuming […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
When it comes time to deliver your baby, one of the most important things your doctor or nurse is responsible for is monitoring the baby’s heartbeat. The fetal heart rate can tell medical professionals a great number of things about the condition of your unborn child, including whether or not he or she is in […]
