Birth injuries

Cerebral palsy includes a group of disorders caused by damage to the brain before, during or shortly after birth. Unfortunately, CP can occur due to medical negligence during the birthing process. How can you find out if your child has cerebral palsy? CP affects...

Welcoming a new baby into your home can be one of your life's most exciting and fulfilling moments. While most people understand that there are childbirth risks, your doctors and medical professionals should take all appropriate precautions to prevent severe or...

After a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery, you may feel as if it is now smooth sailing and the worst is behind you. But for some women, the time after the birth becomes the most dangerous. Postpartum preeclampsia is a potentially deadly condition that develops...

Pregnancy and childbirth is a rewarding and exhausting process that many people will experience plenty of ups and downs during. The pain of childbirth is one thing that most people do not want to experience, though. Fortunately, with modern medicine and technology, it...

Over the course of a mother's pregnancy, it is possible for her to develop gestational diabetes. This affects the way cells use sugar like any other form of diabetes, but it often resolves after the birth of the child. However, gestational diabetes can still...

When you go into labor, it is advisable to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. After all, you probably do not want to give birth unassisted at home, in your car or anywhere else. This is because you want to take full advantage of modern medicine. After you...

The time during a birth may feel rushed and confusing. As you push, you may not notice the intense pain you and your baby are feeling until after the delivery. Forceps are one tool that can leave lasting pain for you both if not used correctly. Learning more about...

Gestational diabetes can develop during your pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, it affects the way your cells use sugar. Unlike other forms of diabetes, it may be temporary, resolving with the birth of your baby. Unfortunately, gestational diabetes can cause...

Cerebral palsy includes a group of movement disorders. If you suspect your child may have CP, he or she may have muscle weakness or an inability to use certain muscle groups. While some children may develop cerebral palsy due to abnormalities, others may develop...