While rare, some newborns can suffer spinal cord injuries during or shortly after birth. If your infant suffered a spinal cord injury at birth, he or she might suffer lifelong disabilities and permanent paralysis, depending on the injury’s severity and location. Many children who suffer spinal cord injuries will face a lifetime of being confined […]
During labor and delivery in Pennsylvania, any number of things can go wrong. When the labor and delivery staff fail to take appropriate care during childbirth, either the mother or infant can suffer injuries and harm. One type of complication that can be caused by birth trauma is a condition called facial nerve palsy, which […]
Mothers and infants can sometimes suffer unavoidable injuries during labor and delivery. However, in other cases, injuries during labor and delivery can be prevented when medical providers provide timely and appropriate care. When injuries are caused by negligence, the parents can pursue compensation through a birth injury claim. Here is some information about the types […]
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord delivers essential nutrients and oxygen to the fetus while removing waste. Unfortunately, however, the umbilical cord can be damaged during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and these types of accidents can endanger the infant’s health and life. If your child suffered from a birth injury because of umbilical cord problems, you […]
When a fetus dies in utero during the second trimester after the 20th week, the death is referred to as intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD). When a fetal death occurs before 20 weeks of gestation, the death is called a miscarriage. There are several risk factors for IUFD that can be screened, diagnosed, and monitored to […]