It is well known that soldiers returning home from war often develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition marked by flashbacks to a trauma, hyperalertness, avoidance of situations that trigger upsetting memories, and negative emotions such as guilt or shame. However, fewer people know that parents commonly experience similar symptoms after their babies spend time...
Birth Injury
Monitoring babies at risk for seizure activity is crucial because delayed treatment can result in permanent brain damage....
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is essential to the survival of many premature and sick infants. However, beeping monitors, ventilators, and alarms can make it difficult for NICU babies to sleep. The layout of a NICU can also influence noise level. The open-bay model, in which multiple infants are kept in one room, has...
What is a Bulging Fontanelle? A bulging fontanelle is a soft spot in a baby’s developing skull that curves outward. It is considered a medical emergency, as it can be a sign of serious underlying issues with the baby’s brain. The human skull is made of many bones, which join together to protect the brain....
Every new parent experiences a flood of new emotions on delivery day. While these feelings often include a blend of excitement, nerves, and joy, delivery day is almost always a day of celebration. However, learning your baby is headed to the NICU upon delivery is incredibly tough for new parents. Throughout this page, we will...
Staphylococcus (Staph) is the name for a group of common bacteria that, when it becomes infectious, can lead to serious disease. Healthy adults may carry around Staph bacteria in their nose or on their skin – in these areas, the bacteria is not harmful. However, if Staph bacteria gets into a cut or open sore,...
A baby’s cry at birth tells the medical team that their lungs are healthy. Often parents will hear a doctor praise their baby’s cry, but does this mean that a baby who doesn’t cry at birth is not as healthy? Get Legal Help Now The science behind crying Apart from the signature sound of a...
The birth injury attorneys at ABC Law Centers: Birth Injury Lawyers (Reiter & Walsh, PC) obtained the largest birth injury, medical malpractice settlement in Michigan in 2020, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly (1). The $11 million settlement occurred early on in litigation for a baby who allegedly suffered confidential damages during neonatal care. The keys...