When a child has conditions such as Cerebral Palsy or Erb’s Palsy, it may be a result of nerve injuries. Nerve injuries typically occur during childbirth, especially when it is a difficult labor, but can also occur in adults as… Read More
Archive for the ‘Birth Injury’ Category
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Spastic Cerebral Palsy: What You Need to Know
Cerebral Palsy is a condition that is typically caused by brain damage before or during the birth process that can permanently affect a person’s physical and mental abilities. There are four types of Cerebral Palsy and Spastic is the most… Read More
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Common Causes of Brain Damage in Infants
Childbirth is a very exciting process, but it also comes with some risks. Birth injuries are more common than we think and it’s good to be informed about the possibilities. Brain damage in infants can lead to more serious conditions… Read More
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Oxygen Deprivation & Birth Injuries
Though it is something we hope we never have to encounter when delivering a baby, birth injuries are always a possibility. It is always a good idea to be informed about these potential complications so that you are prepared just… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Newborn Jaundice
Jaundice refers to the discoloration of a newborn’s skin and eyes, causing them to turn a yellow color. This happens when a baby’s blood contains too much bilirubin, a pigment that is created when red blood cells break down. While… Read More
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Potential Birth Injuries That Can Result From a Cesarean Section
A Cesarean section, commonly known as a C-section, is a birth method that involves cutting the stomach open to deliver the baby. C-sections are happening more often now than they were before, although there has to be a valid reason… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Shoulder Dystocia
Unfortunately, birth injuries are a risk that come with every child delivery. We hope that we never have to experience this first hand, but it is good to still be informed of the possibilities. Shoulder Dystocia is one of the… Read More
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The 4 Types Of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a serious birth injury resulting from brain damage that affects a child’s ability to control their muscle movements, balance, and posture. The muscles that the condition affects depends on which type of Cerebral Palsy the child has…. Read More
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Potential Risks Of Vacuum Or Forceps Extractions
Ideally, during childbirth, the baby will reach the mother’s birth canal with no other force than pushing. However, sometimes the baby needs extra help and doctor’s can use a variety of different tools to assist in delivering, including a vacuum… Read More
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What You Need To Know About Erb’s Palsy
Unfortunately, during childbirth, there is always a risk for birth injuries to occur. Birth injuries can lead to anything from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to Cerebral Palsy. Another birth injury that can occur is Erb’s Palsy. This condition is caused… Read More