A: Your child may need cerebral palsy (CP) surgery, depending on a few factors. These include: The severity of your child’s cerebral palsy and impairments Functional concerns Their age Their responses to other types of treatment Any comorbidities The goals for their treatment On this page, we’ll break down the common types of cerebral palsy...
The Birth Injury Blog
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...
When a child is born with a disability due to a medical mistake, family members work tirelessly to ensure that child’s care is managed. Therapies, treatments, and around-the-clock support can become a necessity. Often, the needs of the child with the birth injury are extensive—and quite understandably demand significant time and energy from parents. Yet,...
When a healthcare provider deviates from standards of care, it can lead to pregnancy negligence, a type of medical malpractice. Their errors can rob families of joy, replacing it with a lifetime of expensive medical care. Filing a pregnancy negligence claim can recover financial compensation to use for critical treatment, specialized therapies, and other long-term...
The placenta is an organ that grows in the uterus during pregnancy. It provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby and removes waste from the baby’s blood. Unfortunately, placental complications can occur that can impact both mom and her baby’s health. Medical staff must monitor the pregnancy and respond appropriately to any placental complications to...
The STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) defines sensory processing as “the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses.” SPD occurs when these sensory signals are not detected by the brain or are not matched with the correct responses. This can cause a...
During their education, doctors learn “medical jargon.” This refers to words and phrases that are useful when communicating with other medical professionals, but may be very confusing to patients. The best doctors are careful not to overwhelm their patients with complicated terminology. They use simple language to explain what is going on (unless the patient...
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...