Birth Injury Attorney Detroit

It's normal for a baby to experience a certain amount of bruising and swelling of the head during delivery. Sometimes, however, complications can cause much more trauma including hemorrhages (brain bleeds) and brain damage

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), commonly known as birth asphyxia, happens when there is an injury or complication before, during or immediately after a baby’s birth resulting in an inadequate supply of oxygen to the baby’s brain. A new therapy called brain cooling has shown very promising results in the treatment of birth-associated HIE, minimizing overall neurological injury.

 Like any other consumer of goods or services, a mother delivering a baby needs to know her options and needs to be kept abreast of significant events during labor and delivery so that she may make informed choices in her care. When options or information are not made available by doctors and hospital staff, a woman’s right to participate in her own care – and that of her baby’s – is diminished. And what happens if the care she receives by her treating physicians and hospital results in an unfortunate outcome for her baby?

 During labor, the body secretes a natural hormone called oxytocin. It causes uterine contractions necessary for delivery. Sometimes, however, labor does not begin naturally or does not progress adequately and a synthetic form of oxytocin (also called Pitocin) may be administered. Despite it's frequent use, there are some safety concerns.

Significant decreases in amniotic fluid levels in pregnancy require investigation, even if still in a normal range.