Although there are a lot of risks involved in childbirth, parents still hope and expect their baby to be delivered healthy and without harm. When birth injuries occur, it can be a terrible and traumatizing experience for the family. If… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘birth injuries’
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Spinal Cord Injuries in Infants
Some of the worst types of injuries are those involving the brain and spinal cord, and this is especially true when they fall under the category of birth injuries. Because of how vulnerable infants are, even a small injury to… Read More
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How Erb’s Palsy is Caused
There are a variety of chronic conditions that can stem from a birth injury. In this instance, Erb’s palsy, or Brachial Plexus Palsy, is a condition caused by nerve damage in an infant’s shoulder. This type of injury most often… Read More
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Three Devastating Birth Injuries
One of the worst things that could happen to an expecting mother is for harm to come to her or her baby during childbirth. A birth injury is truly one of the most costly forms of medical malpractice because an… Read More
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Birth Injury Risks Involved in a Cesarean Section
When it comes to delivering a baby, a Cesarean Section, or C-section, can be a delicate and dangerous process. Because it is a surgical procedure, there are many ways that the mother or child could be at risk for injury… Read More
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Liability in a Delayed Cesarean Section
A birth injury is one of the worst forms of Medical Malpractice because it can ruin or possibly end the fragile life of a newborn child. But one overlooked area of birth injuries is a delayed Cesarean section or C-Section…. Read More
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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