Any instrument used to deliver a baby may carry risks. However, in cases of prolonged labor, breech positioning of the baby, or other birth complications, the use of forceps is often thought to be the best option for safe delivery. The forceps give the doctor a better grip on the head and ideally allow him to pull the baby out…
All new mothers are extremely thankful during birth that their baby’s skull isn’t fully hardened. Not only does this allow some flexibility within the birth canal (mothers rejoice), but it also allows room for the baby’s brain to grow at a rapid pace. Brain Injuries To Infants During Birth Unfortunately, the softness of a infant’s skull also has a downside.…
When you first became pregnant, all you knew about nutrition and pregnancy were the basics: no caffeine, no alcohol, and definitely no smoking. Your doctor would tell you the rest, and with a healthy diet, you looked forward to raising a happy, healthy baby. However, you may not have been told that a mother’s blood sugar can also affect the…
Pregnancy can be both an exciting and terrifying time for a mother. There are so many things to prepare for, so many things to remember, and so many things that could go wrong. That’s why many women rely on the knowledge and advice of their OB-GYN. A licensed prenatal doctor would never ignore potentially harmful risks to a patient’s baby,…
From the moment your son or daughter is born, you follow every precaution to make sure your baby is protected. Whenever she sniffles, you panic—and either call your mom or consult webMD, to see if sniffling is normal. You keep your best friend (who had a cold two weeks ago) away from your house in case he is still contagious.…
You are your baby’s best advocate and fiercest champion. There isn’t anything that you would refuse to do if it could benefit your child. You have worked hard to get your child the medical care that he or she needs and to determine the cause of your child’s birth injuries. You are reasonably confident that your child was injured because…
Birthing complications are tragically common in the United States. However, as long as your doctor monitors the situation and acts accordingly, these complications shouldn’t have an effect on your child. On the other hand, if your doctor doesn’t take appropriate action when it’s needed, your child could suffer severe birth injuries and be entitled to compensation. Your child’s wellbeing is…
“Stop staring at the baby. She’s okay, she’s just asleep.” “Calm down. The doctor said she’s fine, everything looks normal” “You don’t have to constantly hold her while she’s sleeping, just put her in the crib. She’ll be fine.” As a new parent, how many times have you heard similar things from your friends, family or even your significant other?…
Giving birth is one of the most wonderful experiences a woman can have. It is also the scariest. Although women give birth everyday to perfectly healthy babies with no complications, there are occasions where problems arise during delivery that—if not handled correctly and immediately by your doctor—can affect the health of your child. Common Birth Injuries The most urgent problems…
Jenna had a normal pregnancy by all the standards of medicine. In her seventh month, she was told that her baby was measuring a week ahead of her scheduled due date. By her ninth month, she was told she might have a larger-than-average baby. Jenna voiced her concern about having a large baby because she was only five feet tall…