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 […]
If you think that your infant might have suffered brain damage, you should understand the signs and symptoms that might indicate it. Damage to the brains of infants can be caused by untreated infections, oxygen deprivation, or physical trauma. The effects of newborn brain damage can greatly vary based on the location and severity of […]
Prospective parents might look forward to giving birth with a combination of excitement and fear. Many pregnant mothers are both excited to meet their babies while also fearing the pain the birth process might bring. While many expectant parents talk about the pain involved with labor and delivery, they might not be aware of the […]
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 […]