When you’re giving birth to your child, you hope for everything to go smoothly. While it can for many families, there’s always a risk of birth injuries that can quickly alter the course of your child’s life. Severe birth injuries are often permanent and can prevent your child from being able to live a healthy,…
Fetal heart rate decelerations are an important sign that doctors monitor during labor and delivery. While some decelerations are normal, others can signal distress and require immediate medical attention. When healthcare providers fail to respond appropriately, the consequences can be life-altering — or even fatal — for the baby. In this blog, we’ll break down…
Neonatal stroke is a rare but serious condition that occurs when blood flow to a newborn’s brain is interrupted within the first 28 days of life. Although uncommon, neonatal strokes can lead to lifelong challenges, making early recognition and appropriate medical intervention absolutely critical. For families facing a high-risk pregnancy or birth, understanding the potential…
Gestational diabetes is a common condition that pregnant women develop during pregnancy. But while it’s common and easily managed, it can still increase the risk of complications, like having to deliver via c-section, especially when your medical care team doesn’t treat the condition appropriately. While your Pennsylvania birth injury attorney can help you hold your…
When you think about the most common types of birth injuries, you likely think about ones that impact babies, not their mothers. Though birth injuries to children are more common, there are some that can threaten the safety and well-being of the mother as well. Eclampsia is one of them. If you experience this condition…
Every family wants to experience an uneventful pregnancy. And while many pregnancies go according to plan, seemingly minor health conditions can lead to unexpected complications if your medical care team does not properly manage them. Gestational diabetes affects between 5-9% of pregnancies, and some of those pregnancies result in macrosomia that can complicate delivery. Those…
Gestational diabetes affects thousands of pregnancies each year. While manageable with proper medical care, failure to diagnose or adequately treat this condition can lead to serious birth injuries. In some cases, these injuries result from medical negligence, raising legal questions about accountability and patient rights. Understanding Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy when the…
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that, if left untreated, can have significant consequences for both the mother and the fetus. It is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, typically after the 20th week of pregnancy. Understanding the medical and legal aspects of preeclampsia is crucial for expectant mothers and healthcare…
Every parent hopes that the birth of their child will be uneventful, but if something happens, giving birth in a hospital can get you that much closer to the care your child needs. These days, it’s not uncommon for doctors to rush newborns to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The unit has the tools…
When you give birth to your child, you’re trusting the team at the hospital to care for them properly and reduce the risk of birth injuries in the first place. Unfortunately, accidents can happen, and when they do, the medical care team often relies on sending your child to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)…
