Spinal cord injuries require coordinated diagnostic infant care Spinal cord injuries in newborns are usually due to excessive traction or rotation of the spinal cord
Medical Professionals Must Provide Sensitive Care to Avoid Infant Bone Fractures Obstetric staff who choose to use excessive force during labor and delivery may sometimes
Is Premature Infant Death Preventable? As many as 1 million deaths are the cause of preterm birth complications each year, making it the leading cause of death among
Birth Injuries Can Cause Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Paralysis in Newborn The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves located in an infant’s body’s upper
Brain Injury Awareness Month Serves as a Reminder for Medical Professionals to Work Harder in Preventing Birth Injuries March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The
The Connection Between Labor Inducing Drugs and Birth Injuries According to research provided through the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), up to 50%
New Legislation Aimed to Save Lives and Reduce Disparities Impacting Mortality in Black Mothers and Black Babies Women of color, more so non-Hispanic Black mothers,
New Research May Provide Answers to Lessening Mortality Rate in Black Babies An associate professor and reproductive health equity researcher from the University of Minnesota
Childbirth Injuries Related to Unnecessary Episiotomy Episiotomies can create lasting injuries and make sexual intercourse painful, if not impossible, and prevent women from wanting to
IV infiltration occurs when fluid delivered by an IV line into the patient’s vein leaks into the surrounding tissue. Some medications, including chemotherapy drugs, can
Yes, you may be able to sue a doctor for your newborn’s hypoglycemia if they were negligent in failing to prevent or treat it. Medical
The average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois is $646,921 as of September 30, 2024. This information comes from the National Practitioner Data
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