A stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be overwhelming. Whether your baby arrived early, faced complications during birth, or is recovering from a procedure, the NICU is a place of hope—and many questions. These tips will help you communicate with the care team, safely bond with you
When faced with the challenge of a birth injury, finding the right specialist for treatment is paramount. Birth injuries can have long-lasting effects on the health and well-being of your child, making it crucial to seek expert care. In this article, we will guide you through the process of selectin
Welcoming a child into the world should be a joyous occasion, but for some families, the celebration is marred by the devastating consequences of a birth injury. These injuries can lead to lifelong disabilities, emotional trauma, and financial strain. However, expectant parents can take proactive st
Bringing a new life into the world should be joyous, but when errors are made delivery can go tragically wrong. Thousands of infants each year suffer catastrophic birth injuries that dramatically impact the rest of their lives. Understanding the common types of birth trauma helps parents know what t
Bringing new life into the world should be a wondrous event. But for some families, birth injuries transform this special time into a tragedy. As expecting parents prepare for delivery, arming themselves with knowledge about what can go wrong can make a difference. Understanding the potential causes
Twin pregnancies can be risky for a variety of reasons, and often increase the chances of a complications which could develop into a permanent brain injury such as cerebral palsy. Multiple births may put one or both babies at risk of developing cerebral palsy in a number of ways. For instance, if tw
There are times when the root cause of a child’s cerebral palsy is medical negligence. In these instances, lawyers are sometimes able to argue successful lawsuits against the doctors, healthcare facilities or other personnel involved in the birth. Medical malpractice can cause cerebral palsy i
December 21,2011
How Birth Mistakes Cause Cerebral Palsy
Birth mistakes are among the most-common causes of cerebral palsy in infants. Because childbirth is a complex process and newborns are vulnerable to injuries, there are several ways that a birth mistakes can lead to cerebral palsy. The most important thing to understand about these birth mistakes is
July 05,2011
Some Early Indications of Cerebral Palsy Injuries
Cerebral palsy causes the affected individual to have diminished, or in severe cases, no control over their muscles. This injury occurs at birth and the condition lasts for the entire life of the individual. Brain injuries never heal. The symptoms of this brain injury may worsen over time, resulting
October 25,2012
Botched Procedures Implicated in Cerebral Palsy
A Kansas family filed a lawsuit alleging that errors in procedures performed during the birth of their son led to him developing injuries that caused cerebral palsy. The procedures included two vacuum extractions, both of which failed. These procedures are dangerous, but sometimes necessary to deliv