Some birth injuries may be evident in the delivery room, such as cuts, swelling, breathing problems, and seizures. However, there are many situations where the mother or baby may experience symptoms days or months after delivery. Because these signs are… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘birth injury’
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The Four Types of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a very common birth injury that babies may experience. However, many people do not realize that multiple forms of cerebral palsy affect patients differently. Knowing how the different cerebral palsy types impact your child and the long-term… Read More
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What to Know About Shoulder Dystocia and Brachial Plexus Injury
The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Brachial plexus injuries occur in approximately 1 out of every 1,000 childbirths annually. A brachial plexus injury can result from… Read More
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Signs Your Child’s Birth Injury Could’ve Been Prevented
Birth injuries refer to any damage an infant suffers before, during, or shortly after delivery. These injuries often result from preventable medical errors, like excessive use of physical force, oxygen deprivation, misuse of instruments, or prolonged labor. Unlike congenital disabilities,… Read More
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Can Forceps Delivery Cause Birth Injuries?
A forceps delivery involves using forceps to assist a baby through the birth canal during labor and delivery. Forceps are inserted into the birth canal and positioned on either side of the baby’s head, then used to guide the baby… Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Injuries
When an infant suffers a serious injury at birth, it can be an extremely agonizing and traumatic experience for the whole family. A birth injury could lead to permanent medical conditions, developmental issues, expensive medical bills, and limited opportunities into… Read More
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Birth Injuries Caused by Forceps
When the childbirth process becomes difficult, medical professionals often use medical instruments to assist the birthing process. Forceps are a standard piece of equipment used during childbirth. While they can be effective in assisting with a difficult birth, they still… Read More
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5 Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
Every parent hopes that the delivery of their child will go smoothly and without complications. However, it can be devastating when a medical professional is negligent during delivery or while monitoring the child in the womb. Unfortunately, birth injuries that… Read More
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Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
By now, you know that cerebral palsy is one of the most common and severe birth injuries caused by medical malpractice. However, many things can go wrong during childbirth, and medical professionals often make mistakes. According to The Department of… Read More
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Filing a Claim for a Delayed C-Section
A Cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a conventional operation doctors use to reduce the risk of complications during labor. C-sections account for about a third of all births in the United States. While C-sections are standard procedures,… Read More