Birth Injuries

Safe delivery of a child is the dream of expectant mothers who always put their trust in nurses, doctors and hospitals. While most professionals and institutions offer quality services to ensure this dream comes true, some don't.   Mistakes in the labor room lead to a...

Medical care has made great strides over the last century when it comes to infant mortality rates. Far more children are born today who survived this process, and who have no serious injuries, when compared to statistics in the past. Unfortunately, that does not mean...

Expectant mothers attend checkups and follow their doctor’s instructions, all so they can hold a healthy baby. Thus, it can be disappointing to be denied this by professionals who were supposed to protect you and your child.   Most doctors and nurses observe strict...

People often think of doctors as professionals working on their own terms, but those days are long gone. The vast majority of modern physicians work as employees in a professional practice, likely a large corporate practice focused on shareholder returns. Instead of...

Whether a childbirth injury affects the infant or the mother, it may lead to long-lasting consequences for you and your family. A downward spiral of mental and emotional anguish may strike your family, leading to psychological and financial challenges. The situation...

The brand name medication Cytotec is a drug that doctors administer for a variety of reasons. Misoprostol, the generic name for the drug, is a name some people may recognize. It is the drug administered in conjunction with mifepristone to induce a medical abortion in...

For any expectant mum, one of the most nerve-wracking moments of the pregnancy is when labor sets in, and she sets off for the delivery room. Depending on the individual, labor can last for a couple of hours, and most often, the delivery process is usually smooth....

Most women go through labor and delivery without any issues. For some, problems arise during this stage of pregnancy that can be fatal. The team that’s caring for the woman must work hard to ensure that she and the baby are safe. One way to do this is to monitor vital...

After months of pregnancy, the start of labor is exhilarating, if not panic-inducing. Expectant mothers typically rush to the hospital so that there is a licensed medical professional overseeing every stage of their active labor. These women trust the doctors and...

Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects a child's movement, posture or muscle tone due to abnormal brain development from illness or injury. Sometimes, an otherwise healthy child may end up with cerebral palsy because of negligence by healthcare providers. This can...