When a baby is deprived of oxygen during labor and delivery, it can result in a serious, catastrophic birth injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This condition threatens brain tissue and can lead to lifelong disabilities like cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, seizures, and more. As a Philadelphia parent, it is important to […]
As expectant parents look forward to the birth of their child, they often dream about the future and what it might hold. Most parents don’t think that their babies might suffer debilitating birth injuries before, during, or after birth. Unfortunately, birth injuries sometimes occur because of complications during labor or delivery. Birth injuries might result […]
Birth injuries can be devastating for new parents and their children. These types of injuries can cause long-lasting consequences that can affect children and families for up to a lifetime. When a child suffers a birth injury because of the negligence of medical providers, the family can file a claim against the negligent providers to […]
Welcoming a new child into the world is usually a joyous occasion, but sometimes medical errors during pregnancy or birth can lead to birth injuries and defects. These issues can range from mild to severe, causing long-term consequences for the child and potentially the mother. Identifying common birth injuries, understanding the medical negligence that may […]
When pregnant women in Pennsylvania think about giving birth, they likely envision a vaginal delivery. However, Cesarean sections (C-sections) have become increasingly common in the U.S. Today, almost one-third of all deliveries are by C-section instead of vaginally. C-sections have dramatically increased in Pennsylvania, and not all of them are necessary. In some cases, women […]