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...
Birth injuries
Common risk factors for birth injuries
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...
3 things parents should know about cerebral palsy
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...
What do you know about C-section complications?
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...
Preventing heart disease may curb pregnancy-related deaths
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...