Parents are usually alarmed when they see their newborn’s head is swollen. However, some causes of swelling are dangerous, while others are not. Caput Succedaneum is usually not harmful, but parents and doctors do need to watch out for potentially serious complications. What Is Caput Succedaneum? Caput succedaneum is a common condition that causes swelling […]
Every hour of every day, approximately three newborns are injured during the birthing process. Sometimes, the injury is so severe the baby is stillborn or dies shortly after birth. Others suffer minor injuries and recover and return to normal within days or weeks. Still another group are injured to a degree their lives and the lives […]
Brachial plexus palsy is a condition that may occur during childbirth. It impacts the nerves through the spinal cord down to the fingertips. This type of condition can occur during labor or birth delivery. Typically, this injury happens when an issue occurs that damages the baby during the delivery and specifically causes harm to the […]
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder resulting from brain damage or a malformation suffered during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after that. The disorder impacts each person differently. Symptoms can range from a slight limp to a total loss of muscle use. Those with cerebral palsy often face dramatic life challenges. A large number of […]
A brachial plexus injury is a type of birth injury that can result from difficulties during delivery, specifically due to damage around the nerves of the baby’s shoulders and neck during the birth process. If the issues were due to medical malpractice, then you may be entitled to legal compensation resulting from a brachial plexus […]