Pregnancy can be a very scary thing. The moment you find out that you’re pregnant, millions of thoughts run through your mind on how to care for the baby growing inside you. What should I eat? How many times a month should I visit my doctor? What do I do if I think something is wrong? You read all the books…
There’s a lot to worry about when you first become pregnant – and unfortunately, there are as many different answers as there are questions. What vitamins do I really need? Should I not have any coffee at all? What if I drank a glass of wine at a party before I knew I was pregnant? But many women don’t realize there’s…
Vacuum extractions have recently begun to replace forceps extractions during prolonged or difficult deliveries. Instead of inserting forceps to clamp onto the baby’s skull, a suction cup is placed on the infant’s head, which is then gently pulled out using vacuum pressure. This new procedure has less risk of genital trauma and is thought to be gentler to the head…
Many pregnant women will struggle with the decision of having a c-section rather than a vaginal birth. While most women would prefer to deliver their babies vaginally, sometimes complications arise and they simply have no choice—and in some cases, the mother is unconscious and the decision is made for her. Understanding the Risks of a Caesarean Section A caesarean section…
A cephalohematoma, or swollen mass on a newborn baby’s head, is caused by a buildup of blood between the baby’s skin and skull during a difficult delivery. Cephalohematoma in Virginia is often diagnosed with visual symptoms. For example, a typical hematoma: Appears by the second or third day of life; Has a localized swelling with well-marked edges; Does not usually have any…
As Northern Virginia birth injury attorneys, we are often contacted by clients for the answer to one simple question. They want to know who is responsible for their child’s birth injury, and with good reason. As a parent, it is agonizing to watch your child suffer, it is torturous to consider that your child’s injury could’ve been prevented, and it is…
Mothers whose big babies suffer birth injuries often have one question. What could have been done differently to protect my child? The Fairfax birth injury attorneys of Shevlin Smith are committed to helping you find the answer to your question, and we will fight to hold the appropriate parties responsible for your child’s injuries. Tips to Prevent Birth Injuries There…