Birth Injuries
Medical Malpractice: Failure to Perform a Timely C-Section
A Cesarean section (C-section) is a major surgery that is commonly performed to deliver a baby when natural childbirth could pose a danger to the child and/or the mother. With thousands of C-sections being performed each day in hospitals around the globe, most are completely routine with a happy mother and a healthy baby, while…
Read MoreWhat is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder which affects a person’s bodily movements and muscle coordination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define cerebral palsy as a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is also the most common childhood motor disability. It…
Read MoreFDA Warns that Diflucan May Increase a Woman’s Chance of Miscarriage
The Food & Drug Administration is looking into a Danish study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that found an association between the use of oral fluconazole (the generic name for Diflucan) and the “risk of spontaneous abortion and stillbirth.” The current warning on the drug says it is safe for women…
Read MoreThe Birth Injury Fund Is a Very Bad Idea
For many years, hospitals and their insurers have been trying to convince Maryland legislators to create a No-Fault Birth Injury Fund for families whose children sustained an injury during birth. They have increased their efforts this year with a public relations campaign that is scamming the public. The purpose of the fund, according to a…
Read MoreThe Facts About Brachial Plexus Injuries
The brachial plexus is the system of nerves which transmits signals between the spine through the shoulder and down the arm, into the hands. You can sustain damage to your brachial plexus in a number of ways: by gripping the steering wheel too hard in a car accident, by throwing a baseball or football too…
Read MoreNew Study Links Paxil and Prozac to Increased Risk of Birth Defects
A new study published in the British Medical Journal points to a link between pregnant women who take certain anti-depressants and an increased risk of their children developing serious birth defects. As reported by Reuters, researchers surveyed more than 28,000 women to see if they took “Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft any time from…
Read MoreGlyburide May Increase the Risk of Birth Defects in Mothers with Gestational Diabetes
When a woman becomes pregnant, her doctor will order various tests and screenings to ensure that she and the fetus are in good health. One of those tests is for gestational diabetes, which can develop even in women who show no symptoms. Many women develop the condition; with exercise and a healthy diet, it is…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Umbilical Cord Accidents
One of the causes of birth injuries and still births is damage to the umbilical cord, your baby’s lifeline while in utero. A report by the Stillbirth Collaborative Research Network, a department in the National Institutes of Health, referenced a study of 512 stillbirths. The article claims that: “Umbilical cord accidents (UCA) represented 10% of…
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