Preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy are very serious conditions that, if mismanaged, can cause a baby to have birth injuries such as cerebral palsy. High blood pressure (hypertension) can harm the mother’s kidneys and other organs, and it can cause problems for the baby, like premature birth and low birth weight. What is...

Pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood bring major physical and emotional changes. Many mothers experience postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sleep deprivation, and difficulties adjusting to the emotional and physical demands of pregnancy and new parenthood. While this can all feel overwhelming, it’s important to remember that...

Getting support for your child with disabilities can seem like a never-ending challenge. It shouldn’t have to be. For children with disabilities in Ohio, there are numerous programs designed to help them thrive. These resources include Early Intervention (EI) services, assistive technologies, and compensation for parents who are full-time caregivers of their children with special...

When a baby is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), their families are taken on an unexpected ride of emotional highs and lows, including uncertainty and worry. For many, it is a journey marked by resilience, strength, and an overwhelming need for hope. For ABC Law Center’s birth injury attorney Taylor Goodwin, that...

The birth of a baby is a moment full of hope and promise. Most parents spend months preparing for this milestone, dreaming of holding their little one and seeing them thrive. Unfortunately, for some families, complications arise during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, leaving their child with life-altering birth injuries. These moments can be devastating, made...