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...
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,...
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...
Cerebral palsy is a condition that results from brain development that is abnormal or disrupted, either prior to birth or in early infancy. The abnormality can lead to neurological, motor and cognitive disabilities. A number of factors occurring during birth can lead...
The birth of a child always represents a huge event in the life of a Pennsylvania parent, especially if this will be your first child. You dream about what (s)he will look like and about all the things you will be able to do with and for him or her once (s)he becomes...
Giving birth in Pennsylvania is a natural process, yet complications can and do occur. Erb's palsy is a complication that sometimes occurs during a difficult birth and can affect the function of your baby's arms. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic...
When people hear about misdiagnosed pregnancies, they automatically think of misdiagnosed birth defects or missed diagnosed viable pregnancies. While those types of malpractice do occur in Pennsylvania and the U.S., one less commonly talked about problem is the...
While giving birth to a baby in Pennsylvania is usually a very safe process, the possibility of perinatal or postnatal complications is always present. An amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can develop while you are...
The process of labor and delivery is very natural. It has been happening since the beginning of humankind. However, not every birth in Pennsylvania goes smoothly and without issues. Sometimes, birth injuries occur to the baby. The most common of these, though, are...
Pregnant women and their partners in Pennsylvania know that proper prenatal care is essential for both mothers and babies. While it might seem almost routine anymore to be pregnant and deliver a baby in part due to advances in health care and healthy lifestyles, the...