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. …

People often joke about big babies, but it’s no laughing matter. Overly large infants are more susceptible to birth injuries than average-sized children. This condition is called fetal macrosomia, and is usually applied to babies over eight pounds, 13 ounces at birth. In contrast, the average baby is about seven …

The phrase “birth trauma” occurs when a child experiences a physical injury during the birthing process. Unfortunately, if the delivery process is not properly navigated, a child and/or mother can end up facing complications that last the rest of their lives. The effects of this trauma are not always immediately …

Ohio legislators recently introduced an abortion bill, which if passed will require physicians to re-implant ectopic pregnancies by placing fertilized embryos into a woman’s uterus. This bill has been proposed despite physicians claiming it is medically impossible to move an embryo in such a manner. The bill also orders a …

C-sections have become a routine part of the birthing process in this country. Statistics even suggest that as many as 33% of all births involve a cesarean. Although cesareans are most common in older women, younger women still face a chance of requiring one. The cesarean procedure plays an important …

There are several injuries that can occur during the birth process, which includes shoulder dystocia or shoulder paralysis. The damage that results from these injuries can be either permanent or temporary. Fortunately, families impacted by these unfortunate injuries have the legal option to seek compensation for their injuries. What is …

Preeclampsia and eclampsia are two very serious medical conditions. If either of these conditions proceeds untreated or undetected during a mother’s pregnancy, the results can be devastating. In these situations, it often becomes critical to retain the assistance of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. It also helps to understand some …

Erb’s Palsy is a type of birth disorder that occurs when a newborn’s upper arm nerves are damaged. The condition occurs following delivery, and can result in everything from mild to severe injuries. US statistics reveal that for every 1,000 births, 1 to 2 children are diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy, …