Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement and posture. It can occur in premature or full-term infants, children and adults. The condition has many different causes, and it can affect people differently. While there is no cure for cerebral palsy,...
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Birth Injury
2 types of brain injuries a child can suffer at birth
When you are expecting a baby, chances are you are looking forward to a healthy bundle of joy. The last thing in your mind is birth injuries, either to the infant or the mother. Unfortunately, there are times when medical negligence leads to injuries at birth. One of...
Even with modern technology, mistakes can lead to birth injuries
Expectant mothers feeling the pain of contractions will rush to the hospital to secure the support of medical professionals during labor and delivery. For most women, delivery at the hospital will improve their chances of a healthy birth and a quick recovery. For a...
3 ways hospital staff increase your risk of a birth injury
For many women in the early stages of active labor, their only goal is to get to the hospital safely. No one wants to be the woman who gives birth in a taxi cab or the lunchroom at their office building. Women will generally have a safer delivery when they have the...
How to Ensure the Safety of Your Unborn Child
Having a baby is a joyful and precious occasion. There are so many new things to learn and prepare for your new baby to arrive. One of the most important aspects of having a baby is knowing about the medical care you need to protect your unborn child. As a parent, you never want to hear that your child was…
How to Know Who’s Responsible for Your Baby’s Birth Injury
Having a baby is one of the most celebrated moments in life, and the vulnerability of a mother and her child are at an all time high. The stress of the process on an obstetrician and medical staff can cause complications, or allow some conditions to go unnoticed. A birth injury can be detrimental to your child’s life in the…
Birth Injury Negligence
A birth injury is different from a birth defect. A birth defect is a health condition that your baby has based on the child’s DNA. Some examples of birth defects include Down Syndrome, a heart murmur, or other health problems resulting from the structure of the...