When labor is induced unnecessarily, the risk of birth injuries increases. There are medical situations where the benefits of inducing labor outweigh the risks of a birth injury. But when a doctor induces labor for reasons that are not within medically accepted standards, he or she could be held liable if the baby or mother are injured. When is Induction…
Failure by doctors to promptly diagnose postpartum pain from hidden injuries can lead to chronic pain and side-effects, including incontinence in women. Identifying minor injuries soon after giving birth helps prevent major complications from developing that could require high-risk surgery or long-term specialized treatment. (Article continues below infographic) Postpartum Pain Often Overlooked It is common for an ob-gyn to dismiss…
Valproate is FDA-approved to treat various conditions, including migraine headaches, bipolar disorder, and epileptic seizures. It is found in Depakote, Depakene, and Depacon and is used in other off-label medications that are recognized by the FDA. (Article continues below infographic) ______ Valproate is known to cause birth injuries and developmental disorders in babies. Doctors have a responsibility to inform their…
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy occurs when an infant does not receive enough oxygen or blood during delivery or the postpartum period. The condition often causes brain damage that results in cognitive and developmental impairments, cerebral palsy or death. The severity of HIE usually cannot be determined until the child reaches the age of three or four years. Infants that suffer from severe…
Posted By Langer & Langer Indian Birth Trauma Attorneys Can Help You Seek Compensation Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while a child’s brain is under development. Cerebral palsy can be caused by brain damage, usually a brain injury or abnormal development of the brain. This can occur before…
While the most well-known and talked about cause of birth injury is alcohol and drug use, some prescription-based medications have been linked to serious infant health risks when taken while pregnant or breastfeeding. Physicians are responsible for ensuring that prescribed medication is absolutely necessary. Failure to ensure that a pregnant woman is safe from the harmful side effects of medication…
Posted By Langer & Langer Jaundice is a yellow tint in a newborn’s skin and the white part of their eyes. It is a sign of too much bilirubin in the baby’s blood. Most babies have mild jaundice, which usually goes away on its own within a week or two. Although rare, if the bilirubin levels stay high and aren’t…
A brachial plexus injury is a type of birth trauma related to delivery. The brachial plexus is a network of 5 nerve groups that travel from the spinal cord to the fingers, wrists, arms, and shoulders. During birth, a baby’s shoulder might get lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone. The mother’s contractions put pressure on the baby’s neck and body,…
Posted By Tara Worthley Sometimes the most joyful moment in a new mother’s life can be tarnished by harm to her or her baby, resulting in pain and heartache. Labor and delivery healthcare providers routinely set up monitors for the mother and infant upon arrival to the hospital or delivery center. If mom and baby are not monitored properly before…
