Shoulder dystocia is a serious medical complication during delivery, in which a baby’s head has passed through the birth canal but the shoulders are stuck behind the pubic bone. Shoulder dystocia can lead to serious problems for both mother and child if not addressed. Many doctors are unaware of how… Continue reading What Is Shoulder Dystocia?
Continue ReadingBirth Injury Lawsuits: What You Should Know
Welcoming a new child into the world should be a time for celebration. For some families, however, birth is tragic. When doctors and other medical professionals are negligent, they can cause injuries to either the mother or baby, some of which end up being fatal. As experienced Miami medical malpractice… Continue reading Birth Injury Lawsuits: What You Should Know
Continue ReadingOxygen Deprivation at Birth: Common Causes & Injuries Parents Should Know
Although labor and delivery are very safe, many things can still go wrong that will impact a child’s development. As experienced medical malpractice attorneys in Miami, we have met with countless parents who were surprised to find out that their child suffered a brain injury at birth—in particular, oxygen deprivation.… Continue reading Oxygen Deprivation at Birth: Common Causes & Injuries Parents Should Know
Continue ReadingAmerica: The Most Dangerous Nation to Give Birth in the Developed World
The U.S. spends far more on health care than any other nation on earth—over $10,000 per person. For that kind of money, the U.S. should be a world leader in health outcomes. Unfortunately, the U.S. lags in many areas, and one area in particular—maternal health—is particularly disturbing. According to statistics,… Continue reading America: The Most Dangerous Nation to Give Birth in the Developed World
Continue ReadingMedical Negligence & the Apgar Test
Labor can be grueling, for both mother and child. To identify whether the baby has any heart or breathing problems, the doctor will perform an Apgar test immediately after delivery and again at the five-minute mark. The Apgar test is named after Virginia Apgar, the doctor who invented it. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Medical Negligence & the Apgar Test
Continue ReadingHow Infant Birth Injuries Affect Mothers
No parent wants to hear that their child has suffered a birth injury. While some birth injuries resolve themselves over a few days, others are more serious in nature and require an extensive recovery period. Broken bones, dislocated shoulders, lacerations and head trauma can affect an infant for quite some… Continue reading How Infant Birth Injuries Affect Mothers
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