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The tragic death of Olympic athlete Tori Bowie, a 32-year-old pregnant black woman, is an appalling representation of the inequities in our healthcare system. The alarming reality is that the United States leads ALL industrialized nations in the number of maternal deaths. Furthermore, this rate has SKYROCKETED in recent years, …

Childbirth is inherently risky, even when the mother and child are in perfect health otherwise. When deliveries become prolonged or complicated, vacuum extraction is often used to assist the birth. Unfortunately, improperly performed vacuum extractions can injure the infant and mother. Here’s what you need to know about vacuum extraction …

Having a child is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. When the child suffers birth injuries, however, it can lead to lifelong complications. New parents should understand what birth injuries are, and contact the Law Offices of Tim Misny if they suspect their child might have …

Childbirth can be an exciting time for parents, but there are many inherent dangers. Birth injuries can lead to lifelong complications for both mother and infant. The medical bills are often devastating to unprepared families, even with health insurance coverage. Many birth injuries are preventable. The only way to find …

Expecting a new child is an exciting time in most parents’ lives. When they find out that their child suffered injuries during childbirth, it can be devastating. While some birth injuries are relatively minor, others can have lifelong health implications. Some are fatal. If your child suffered a birth injury, …

The birth of a child should be a joyous event. When the baby suffers from birth asphyxia, those first exciting moments can become terrifying. This condition is also referred to as perinatal asphyxia. It’s defined as “a lack of blood flow or gas exchange to or from the fetus in …

If you know anything about me, you know that I’m passionate about protecting mothers from medical negligence. The United States has long had a maternal mortality problem—and this week, Vice President Kamala Harris is advocating on behalf of mothers everywhere. The VP recently urged the Senate to “allocate an additional …

Even with modern medical advancements, birth can be a risky proposition for both mother and child. We often see birth injury cases where the doctors or nurses physically mishandled a child—but a 2018 study suggests that infant head size can also have a significant bearing on birth injuries. The Study …

Using midwives to assist births is becoming more popular in the United States. Midwives can provide a more patient-focused experience. Like doulas, they are focused on emotional and physical support for the mother. Using midwives has been linked to lower cesarean section rates, higher birth weights, and less obstetric intervention. …