Birth Injury Attorney Detroit

When infants and children suffer an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), there is substantial risk of seizures and epilepsy.  Many seizures that follow ICH can only be detected on an EEG.  Thus, routine EEG monitoring of children with ICH is essential.  Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is a risk factor for seizures and epilepsy and should therefore be promptly treated.

A groundbreaking study of a device that has the potential to instantly detect seizure activity in a newborn began this month.  Instant detection of seizures, which often have no outward symptoms, can lead to prompt intervention and treatment of the seizure activity.  This could prevent much of the brain damage - and even death - caused by seizures.  Indeed, the device, called cot-side technology, may save a lot of lives. 

First ever stem cell trial gives hope for children with cerebral palsy.  Babies' umbilical cord blood can be saved for future treatment of cerebral palsy.

Infants can develop seizures for a variety of reasons. However, the majority of cases are due to decreased oxygen levels as a result of birth trauma.  

Poorly controlled gestational diabetes can lead to serious health consequences for both mother and child.

Forceps are sometimes used to deliver babies when birth complications arise. It is important for women to know the potential risks to both mother and child during forceps assisted births.