Kernicterus is a serious health issue that affects newborn babies. It is a type of brain damage that can lead to devastating, lifelong health issues that are in some cases fatal. If you have any concerns that your baby is… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘birth injuries’
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What Defines Medical Malpractice
When you give your time, money, and trust to a medical professional then you deserve to receive the best quality treatment to the best of their abilities. Everyone makes mistakes, but when doctors and surgeons have your well being in… Read More
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Three Types of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a brain condition that affects a person’s involuntary muscle movements and impacts their ability to function. It is a lifelong condition that usually begins at or before birth, and many people may not realize that it is… Read More
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What Injuries can Occur from a Cesarean Section?
Childbirth is a beautiful process, but it also comes with a lot of risks. In some cases, a Cesarean section (C-section) is necessary to safely deliver a baby that is having complications. A C-section is when the baby is delivered… Read More
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The Four Main Types of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disorder that often occurs from a birth injury and impacts a person’s motor skills, balance, and posture. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Cerebral Palsy, but there are treatment options available to help with the… Read More
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The Three Types of Spastic Cerebral Palsy
There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy and Spastic is the most common, making up for at least 70% of all CP diagnoses. This type is mainly characterized by muscle stiffness, tightness, and poor coordination. However, Spastic Cerebral Palsy… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy, with Spastic being the most common and Ataxic being very rare. The other type is Athetoid (Dyskinetic) and the fourth is just any mixture of the three. This specific article will focus… Read More
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The Top Three Worst Birth Injuries
The last thing we want to encounter during childbirth is a birth injury, but it does happen sometimes. There are several different types of birth injuries that can occur during childbirth, but some are worse than others. Birth injuries can… Read More
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The Dangers of Shoulder Dystocia
Though Shoulder Dystocia is rare, it is a birth injury that can cause significant damage to a child during childbirth. It occurs when either one of both of an infant’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis. Majority of the… Read More
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Ataxic Cerebral Palsy: A Rare Condition
Of all four types of Cerebral Palsy, Ataxic is the most rare form. This type only affects 5-10% of all those diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Caused by damage to the Cerebellum, this type can lead to speech problems as well… Read More