Birth Injury Blog

When Mothers Are Mistreated Because of Race, Babies Are at Risk of Preterm Birth and Harmful Injuries According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

15 Things Parents May Not Know About Their Baby’s Birth Injury A birth injury is defined as the structural destruction or functional deterioration of an

The routine induction of labor among women with preexisting type 1 and type 2 diabetes before pregnancy is a common practice and rightful under individual

In the U.S., about 1 in 33 babies is born with a birth defect each year, according to the March of Dimes. This makes birth

3 Types of Asphyxia Related Childbirth Injuries Some of the most traumatic injuries that arise during childbirth are those that affect the baby’s brain. Asphyxia

Record-Setting Verdict Against West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park for Failure to Order Emergency Cesarean In November, an Illinois jury made up of six

4 Newborn Injury Complications Caused by Shoulder Dystocia One of the most feared complications of a normal vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia is a frightening reality

The birth of a child is one of the happiest days in the lives of parents. However, for some, the joy can be replaced by

Sickle cell anemia is a form of disease where the red blood cells become hard and sticky, dying early. This causes a continuous red blood