Birth injuries

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...

If your labor lasted for more than 18 hours after your contractions began, you may have experienced what the medical community refers to as “prolonged labor.” You and your baby may now also live with the consequences of “failure to progress.” If this is the case, you...

In the process of giving birth, new mothers are usually confident that their medical team has everything under control.  However, if a newborn suffers from a lack of oxygen, brain damage can follow. What kind of problems can cause this to happen?  About infant brain...

Many Pennsylvania women who are preparing to give birth neglect to consider the fact that they may end up doing so via a Cesarean section. However, as of 2018, almost a third of all American-born babies underwent delivery through this method, so you would be wise to...

If you or your baby experiences an injury before, during or after labor and delivery, this incident constitutes a birth injury. Minor birth injuries like scratches and bruises are common, but other injuries can lead to permanent disabilities. Review the risk factors...

Cerebral palsy is one of the most common disabilities affecting young children. It results from damage to the brain that affects a child's ability to move and maintain posture and balance. Mistakes by your physician before, during or after birth can cause cerebral...

You have had no problems with your pregnancy so far, but your last checkup cast a few dark clouds on the horizon. Your doctor informed you that you may need a C-section to bring your baby into the world, and the news made you nervous. The American Pregnancy...

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, taking over 650,000 lives every year. The most common heart condition is coronary artery disease, affecting nearly 7% of people over 20 years old. Heart conditions can wreak havoc on the other systems of the...