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Babies do not exactly “breathe” in the womb; at least not by inhaling air they way they do after delivery. Instead, oxygen travels through the mother’s lungs, heart, vasculature, uterus, and placenta, finally making its way through the umbilical cord and into the fetus. Interruptions in the Oxygen Pathway: Birth Injuries During labor and delivery,…
Yes. Placenta previa occurs when the placenta is unusually low in the uterus, near or sometimes covering the cervix. If discovered early in pregnancy, the situation may correct itself naturally, depending on the severity of the previa. If not, the doctor will typically monitor the pregnancy, carefully watching for changes like maternal bleeding, a common complication of…
Yes. You may be able to file a lawsuit for your child’s birth injuries if a doctor failed to recognize and treat the signs and symptoms associated with a uterine rupture during pregnancy or labor. Uterine rupture occurs when the wall of the uterus tears. The tear may be small, or it can be a…
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is often associated with medical mistakes and malpractice, so it is wise to call a birth injury attorney as soon as possible after the diagnosis. They will review the case records and consult with experts to determine if negligence caused your baby’s HIE. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) lawyers discuss medical malpractice Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy…
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), sometimes referred to as birth asphyxia, is a neonatal brain injury caused by an insufficient flow of oxygen-rich blood. There are a variety of factors that may lead to HIE, including maternal health issues, labor and delivery complications, infections, improper fetal monitoring, or failure to provide needed intervention (such as an emergency…
