While children develop differently, there are certain developmental milestones that they are expected to reach by different ages in early childhood. When a child fails to meet some of these developmental milestones, he or she might be considered to have developmental delays. In some cases, developmental delays are symptoms of birth injuries and malpractice, but […]
If you have learned that your child suffered a birth injury, you likely want to know how it occurred and what you should do. There are multiple causes of birth injuries, and some are preventable. Here is some information from the birth injury attorneys at Raynes & Lawn. Birth Injury Causes Doctors and other medical […]
When expectant mothers have complications during delivery, or their doctors suspect or diagnose their infants with birth defects, many parents fear that their babies will have brain damage. In many cases, pediatricians tell parents that it is too early to tell whether a newborn or toddler has suffered brain damage. Early diagnoses of brain damage […]
For expectant parents, the arrival of a new baby is frequently a cherished event. Thankfully, most births are relatively smooth. However, complications can occur during pregnancy and the delivery process and potentially cause injuries to the infants and mothers. When a baby suffers preventable injuries during pregnancy or delivery, it is critical to protect the […]
In the U.S., an average of 10,000 babies are born each day, and nearly 33% are born by Caesarian sections. Many of these procedures are unnecessarily performed, and some C-sections are performed based on misdiagnoses or the providers’ failure to provide all relevant information to the parents in advance. Unnecessarily performed C-sections and botched procedures […]