Premature babies have lower survival rates than full-term infants, and those that survive have an increased chance of developing lifelong disabilities such as cerebral palsy. During the birthing process, their fragile bodies are highly susceptible to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation) and other injuries. Even if they make it through the birthing…
Every day, our nurses and attorneys receive calls from expectant mothers with concerns about symptoms they’re experiencing during their pregnancy. They’re curious if their symptoms are normal, and they wonder what their next steps should be. Patients should always visit a medical professional with concerns like these and receive appropriate care for maternal-fetal conditions and…
Research Overview: Clinicians and birth injury experts have long known that administering prenatal steroids to premature infants hastens lung maturation and improves outcomes, but recent research has uncovered some additional benefits for this at-risk population. Dr. Henry Lee of Stanford University reports in the Journal of Perinatology (part of the prestigious Nature Publishing Group, which…
Too many babies are being born prematurely. That’s why November has been dedicated to the world’s most fragile beings – premature babies. To honor the 1 in 10 babies born prematurely in the U.S. each year, this month is dedicated to the knowledge and awareness that could possibly save their lives. While the rates of…
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and basal ganglia brain injury are often caused by the baby receiving insufficient oxygen during or near the time of birth. HIE and basal ganglia brain damage can cause a baby to have long-term conditions such as cerebral palsy, seizures and developmental delays.
Exercise may protect babies from the harmful effects of preeclampsia & high blood pressure, both of which can cause birth injuries if mismanaged Preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy are very serious conditions that, if mismanaged, can cause a baby to have brain damage and birth injuries such as cerebral palsy. High blood…
A little boy with cerebral palsy is defying his doctors and overcoming the challenges of periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and cerebral palsy (CP) with alternative treatments and therapies.
Detroit is taking major action to prevent cerebral palsy and premature birth.
In-utero exposure to Zoloft and other antidepressants increases the risk of severe heart and lung defects in a baby, as well as premature birth.
