Birth Injury

Childbirth is a momentous and often joyous occasion. It can also be fraught with potential complications that may lead to injuries for both the mother and the infant. Proper monitoring during labor and delivery can sometimes prevent these issues. Understanding these...

Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences a family can have. There was a time when pregnancy was very dangerous for both mother and child. Fortunately, through advances in medical technology, most births go relatively smoothly.  That being...

Pregnancy is usually a time of happiness for women and their families. The period following birth is also joyful, but an unexpected injury can delay your "new baby bliss." When you hear the term “childbirth injury,” you may imagine a newborn as the victim. Infants are...

Infant mortality rate is a statistic that simply tracks how many infants pass away per every 1,000 successful births. This can be a reflection of a lot of things, including the healthcare system in the state itself and the type of access that individuals in that state...

Whether it is your first or fourth time, the birth of a baby is generally a very joyous experience for most parents. Unfortunately, far too many infants are born with birth injuries that can impact their entire lives. One of the unfortunate outcomes of a birth-related...

Many individuals have the false impression that birth injuries only occur in developing countries, where doctors don't assist with childbirth or residents don't have access to the latest technology. That's not the case. Countless babies and mothers suffer injuries...

Preeclampsia is a condition in which a rapid increase in blood pressure leads to stroke, seizure, organ failure, birth injury or even the death of an expectant mother or her baby. It can arise after the 20th week of pregnancy. Although there is no cure for...

Pregnancy is an uncertain time. Things could go wrong at any point until mother and child are both healthy and fully recovered from the birth. Labor and delivery is a particularly dangerous process for the unborn child and the mother trying to bring it into the world....

The process of giving birth is nothing less than a miracle. Although women in New Mexico have babies all the time with no problems, something could go wrong, leaving infants with birth injuries. Knowing that your newborn is suffering in any way is devastating. Parents...

When you’re pregnant and approaching your due date, it’s time to have a serious discussion with your physician about the delivery process. While a C-section, or Caesarean delivery, is nobody’s dream delivery, it’s sometimes the wisest choice to preserve the health and...