Most expectant parents look forward to the birth of their babies with anticipation and can’t wait to meet them. While labor and delivery progress normally for many people, some babies can undergo trauma during delivery that results in severe, potentially lifelong injuries and disabilities. If this happened to you and your baby, you might find […]
At the end of a pregnancy, the mother’s body will begin producing a hormone named oxytocin. This substance causes the uterine walls to contract and leads to labor and the baby’s delivery. If a woman’s baby is late or her labor is not progressing as quickly as it should, her labor might be induced by […]
Most expectant parents look forward to welcoming their new babies with great anticipation. However, the labor and delivery process also comes with a significant amount of stress. This is especially true when something goes wrong. If your child has a medical condition at birth, you need to understand the differences between a birth defect and […]
A cerebral palsy diagnosis can be devastating for families. One type of cerebral palsy is ataxic cerebral palsy, which affects a child’s balance and coordination. This type of cerebral palsy can cause problems in many areas of your child’s life. If the condition resulted because of a provider’s medical negligence, a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer […]