Birth defects are fairly common, occurring in one out of 33 babies in the United States. Doctors and other medical professionals have a legal obligation to inform parents about known risks that their child may have a birth defect. Medical providers who withhold this information from parents, who fail to perform necessary prenatal tests, or […]
What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects a baby’s spine. In the United States, spina bifida is the most common type of birth defect that causes permanent disabilities. It occurs early in the mother’s pregnancy, usually within the first month — often before the mother even knows she is pregnant. […]
When something goes wrong, and a baby is injured during birth, the problems can last a lifetime. Medical and other expenses can be overwhelming. If a medical mistake or lack of proper care contributed to the birth injury, you and your child may be entitled to compensation to provide for your child’s medical needs, and […]
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain injury that affects newborns. The cause of HIE is oxygen deprivation (also called “asphyxia”) that occurs during labor or delivery or during pregnancy in the weeks leading up to birth. The lack of oxygen kills brain cells and destroys brain tissues. The resulting brain damage can […]
Fetal Macrosomia — sometimes called “big baby” — is a condition where a fetus grows exceptionally large before birth. When a baby is very large, vaginal delivery becomes more difficult and risky. Is Fetal Macrosomia Dangerous? Most of the time, babies born with fetal macrosomia do not experience any problems. However, a mother who […]