Can a Retained Placenta be Medical Malpractice?
In most cases, the placenta is delivered a short time after a baby is born, typically within 30 to 60 minutes. However, there can be times when this doesn’t happen and it can put the mother at risk for significant health complications. According to one study, retained placenta is the second leading cause of postpartum
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
Can Hospitals be Responsible for a Doctor’s Negligence?
If someone goes to a hospital and experiences medical malpractice of any kind – whether it’s a surgical error, an incorrect diagnosis, or a mistake with medication – their first thought might be that it’s the hospital’s fault. But if you’re harmed by a medical error at a hospital, it’s very important to contact a
- Published in Medical Malpractice
Is it Medical Malpractice if a Hospital Discharges You Too Early?
When a person goes to the hospital, they very often end up needing to stay for a while. If someone is undergoing surgery or another medical procedure, doctors need to make sure they’re recovering without complications. Or if someone goes to the hospital because they’re showing signs of an illness, doctors might need time to
- Published in Medical Malpractice
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
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
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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Are Dental Mistakes Considered Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice can take many different forms. In some cases, a patient is affected by a mistake made during surgery. Or an incorrect diagnosis could mean a patient doesn’t get the care they need in time or they’re given the wrong treatment. But if someone seeks dental care and a dentist makes a mistake that
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The Causes & Effects of True Knots in the Umbilical Cord
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COVID & The Risk of Preeclampsia
Throughout any pregnancy, it’s critical for the mother’s medical condition to be carefully monitored by her doctor. There are a lot of things that need to be watched to make sure everything is progressing as expected and to detect signs of any potential complications. The sooner potential signs of complications are detected, the sooner they
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
The Risks of Injuries During C-Sections
Over the years, births by cesarean section have become increasingly common. According to a report released by the CDC, 31.8% of all births in the United States in 2020 were through a C-section. In some cases, C-sections are planned, either due to the mother’s personal preferences or for reasons that were identified before labor began,
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
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