The term "cerebral palsy" refers to a category of motor disorders that affect a person's ability to move, balance and maintain their posture. The disorders are the result of abnormal brain development, particularly after a lack of sufficient oxygen causes damage to...
Birth Injuries
What are the most common birth injuries and their causes?
Expecting a child is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking times in people’s lives. For Pennsylvanians who are experiencing this, there are a seemingly endless serious of concerns that will go through their minds. Much of the worry centers around what life will...
Newborn orthopedic injuries that could occur during childbirth
When expectant parents in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are preparing for the birth of a child, they are likely thinking of the items they need when the baby comes. They are likely not focused on the issues their baby may suffer from if a birth injury were to occur....
Suspect a birth injury? Consider taking these steps
The birth of a child should be an event that is filled with joy. But for far too many expecting parents their anticipation of a happy moment in their lives is quickly shattered when they discover that their child has suffered a birth injury. These injuries can be...
Here’s what you might recover in your birth injury case
A birth injury can reshape not only your child’s life, but also your life as a parent. As a result, you probably want accountability for the birth injuries that have been suffered and compensation for your losses. While you might be justified in taking legal action,...
Moro reflex and the lack of it indicating a birth injury
Whether one is a first time parent or not, each pregnancy and birth is an exciting, emotional and scary event. While one is hopeful for everything to go smoothly and to birth a healthy baby, this unfortunately is not always the case. Parents in Pennsylvania and...
Identifying cerebral palsy in newborns
The birth of a newborn can be a joyous time in the lives of Pennsylvania parents. While they may have worries and fears about caring for their new children, many experience happiness and health as they work toward the future with their families. Some, though, discover...
Hypoxia is a traumatic birth-related condition
Injuries to the brain can be sustained in many different ways, but some individuals are affected by brain damage even before they are born. Certain conditions can affect the health of an unborn child and result in serious complication and even death if they go...
Army vet receives over $10 million after birth injury
An Army veteran has settled her claims against medical providers who delivered her child while on active duty in another state. The child suffered major brain damage during the childbirth. The attorney for the woman said that the recovery, which came to $10.2 million,...
Hypoxia during childbirth is often preventable
During the labor and delivery, a newborn can develop a condition called hypoxia. A child with hypoxia is, for some reason, not receiving enough oxygen to the brain. When it comes to delivery complications, hypoxia is fairly common. If doctors identify it and treat it...