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Forceps and Vacuum Extractors May Increase Risk of Injury to Mothers and Babies
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury /by rstokesIn the United States and Canada, C-section delivery has become more common over the past few decades. In contrast, there has been a decline in operative vaginal deliveries (those which involve tools such as forceps or vacuum extractors). Because of this inverse relationship, some have suggested that performing more operative deliveries could be a good…
How Does Noise Affect the Health of NICU Babies?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by rstokesThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is essential to the survival of many premature and sick infants. However, babies in the NICU may also be exposed to certain types of harm, including neurotoxic chemicals (such as phalates and phenols), restricted social interaction (which can hinder bonding and language development), and abnormal light and sound stimuli…
Researchers Develop Blood Test to Predict Gestational Age and Premature Birth
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury, Pregnancy /by rstokesAlthough much is known about patterns in fetal development at the cellular and molecular level, we do not yet have molecular tests that can reliably determine the gestational age of an individual fetus. Instead, gestational age is typically estimated based on the date of a woman’s last menstrual period and/or ultrasound imaging. However, women do…
How Eating Disorders Should Influence OB-GYN Care: ACOG’s New Committee Opinion
/0 Comments/in Disability, Pregnancy /by rstokesThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently published a committee opinion discussing necessary precautions for patients who may have eating disorders. Eating disorders encompass a wide range of conditions in which a person has abnormal feeding habits; often, eating disorders affect physical health in addition to mental and emotional well-being. Some of the…
New Pennsylvania Theme Park for Kids with Autism
/0 Comments/in Disability /by Reiter & Walsh, P.C.The Sesame Street theme park, Sesame Place, just won the title of the world’s first amusement park designated as a Certified Autism Center! Located just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the theme park is beloved by fans of the show everywhere. But when it partnered with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)…