During labor and delivery, it is common for women to experience tears in the vagina and perineum, which is the area between the vagina and anus. In some cases, women might also suffer tears in their cervix caused by the pressure of the baby’s head as the baby moves through the birth canal. A majority […]
While most pregnancies are uneventful and do not have complications, some mothers will experience complications that could potentially harm their babies without prompt medical intervention. Fetal distress is a type of complication that occurs when the fetus does not receive enough oxygen during pregnancy or childbirth. While it can occur before a mother goes into […]
Most mothers want to do everything they can to protect the health and development of their unborn children during pregnancy. Complications during pregnancy can sometimes arise even when the expectant mothers are considered to be at low risk. If you learn that your infant has suffered from birth injuries, you might encounter some myths about […]
Having a baby is among the most joyous and exciting events you might experience in your life. While many parents enjoy relatively trouble-free birth processes, some births result in brain injuries to the infants. An infant brain injury can be devastating for both the parents and the baby. Depending on the type of injury and […]
Most prospective parents are excited to welcome their new babies and look forward to their deliveries. Unfortunately, however, some infants suffer birth injuries during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. While not all birth injuries are caused by medical malpractice, some are preventable injuries that result because of the medical mistakes made by doctors and other medical […]