Welcoming a new baby is a moment that families often anticipate with love, excitement, and plans for a bright future. Everyone expects the delivery process to culminate in a healthy infant placed gently in their arms. When that joy is shattered by a birth injury, parents are left grappling with overwhelming worries and heartbreak. Instead...
The Birth Injury Blog
The umbilical cord is the tube that connects the baby to the placenta during pregnancy (1). The cord is made up of three vessels: two arteries that carry waste from the baby back to the placenta to be removed, and one vein that carries nutrients and oxygen from the placenta to the baby. Normally, umbilical...
A: HIE (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy) can cause children to have autistic-like features, which can lead to a diagnosis of autism. Studies show a correlation between HIE and autism. HIE may increase a child’s risk of having neurodevelopmental disorders like attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this blog, we’ll break down the association between...
Newborn babies are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) when they need urgent and/or specialized treatment or resuscitation after birth. Babies who are premature or suffered an injury at birth are typically admitted to the NICU. The NICU has specialists and the appropriate equipment needed to treat them. A baby can be taken...
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...
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...