Causes of Cleft Lip & Palate in Newborns
Sometimes, there can be confusion about whether or not a condition is a birth injury or a birth defect. Generally speaking, a birth defect is a condition which develops during pregnancy, often the result of genetics. On the other hand, birth injuries are caused by something that goes wrong during labor/delivery or shortly after birth,
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
How to Tell if a Birth Injury Was Preventable
Even with how far we’ve come in making pregnancy and delivery safer for both the mother and the baby, it’s still possible for things to go wrong. Sometimes, there are complications that come up that doctors could not have prevented. But the sad reality is that every year, many babies experience birth injuries that could
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The Risks for Pregnancy Complications & Bicornuate Uterus
Bicornuate uterus is a congenital condition which causes women to have a uterus shaped like a heart instead of a pear, with the uterus divided into two compartments. It’s not a very common condition, occurring in approximately 1 out of 200 women. Since bicornuate uterus is a congenital condition, it’s not something that could have
- Published in Birth Trauma
Rh Incompatibility & Birth Trauma
When someone finds out they’re expecting a baby, it’s natural to wonder about what things they might have in common with their child. However, one thing they might not think about is whether or not there might be incompatibilities between the mother’s blood and the baby’s. But if there is an issue with Rh compatibility,
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Is There a Difference Between Birth Injuries & Birth Defects?
When a child is born with an injury or birth condition, “birth injury” and “birth defect” are two terms that might be used interchangeably. But these are actually two different types of conditions with some important differences to be aware of. Birth Injuries vs. Birth Defects One key difference between a birth injury and a
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Polyhydramnios: Can Too Much Amniotic Fluid Be a Serious Issue?
Amniotic fluid plays a very important role in a baby’s health and development during pregnancy, helping the baby grow and move while also protecting it from being injured before birth. If levels of amniotic fluid aren’t where they should be, it can potentially cause complications. Oligohydramnios is a condition where amniotic fluid levels are too
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What is NICU Malpractice?
There are many different reasons a newborn might need to spend time in a NICU after delivery. Very often, it’s because the baby was born prematurely, but it can also be because of medical conditions like jaundice, respiratory distress syndrome, infections, and hypoglycemia. The NICU is supposed to be a place where a baby with
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APGAR Scores & Birth Trauma
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The Causes & Effects of True Knots in the Umbilical Cord
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Precipitous Labor: Causes & Complications
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