The well-being and survival of infants are paramount concerns for parents. Infant morbidity and mortality, though often tragic and distressing, provide crucial insights into maternal and infant health. Infant morbidity refers to the presence of illness, disease or...
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Birth Injuries
Which birth injuries can cause paralysis?
Childbirth is a special event, but it also comes with potential risks and complications. A birth injury is one of the most distressing complications that can occur during childbirth. Birth injuries can affect the mother and the baby, and their severity can range from...
Was my newborn’s injury caused by negligence?
Giving birth is a very dangerous process for both mother and unborn child. Seemingly minor complications during the labor and delivery process can lead to lasting injuries or even death. Few things are more distressing for someone who has just gone through labor than...
Did your medical provider’s body language indicate trouble?
If your family has recently experienced the deeply emotional reality that your new infant was harmed during their birth, you may be processing any one of the stages of grief. You may still be in shock, looking for answers with an air of detachment that you know will...
4 damages you can seek in a birth injury claim
The safe delivery of a child is the goal of expectant parents. However, despite doing your best to attain this goal, the negligence of a doctor, nurse or hospital may make it unattainable. It can be painful when your child suffers a birth injury. If this happens, you...
When can you sue a hospital for birth injuries?
When you have gone through the morning sickness, mood swings and the bodily changes that come with pregnancy, going into labor can come as a huge relief. And the joy of becoming a parent can be overwhelming. But what happens when your little bundle of joy sustains...
Cerebral palsy and birth injuries: What to know
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle coordination, which means it can make it difficult for someone afflicted with this condition to walk, talk and take care of themselves. CP is caused by damage to a child’s developing...
Can we do more to prevent birth injuries?
Birth injuries can result in devastating consequences for newborns and their families. While not always preventable, these injuries often result from medical errors or negligence during pregnancy, labor or delivery. It raises the question - can we do more to prevent...
2 major expenses that often follow significant birth injuries
Birth injuries take multiple forms. Sometimes, things go horrifically wrong during the labor and delivery process and result in the death of an unborn child or newborn. Other times, the incident may leave a child with permanent medical consequences, like cerebral...
What are the leading causes of brain injuries at birth?
Few life experiences are as joyous and fulfilling as becoming a parent. However, this joy can be muted if your little one sustains an injury at birth. If your baby sustains brain injury at birth due to negligence, you may pursue compensation from the liable party via...