All Texas parents want their baby to be born healthy. Unfortunately, there are several injuries that an infant can suffer during the birthing process. One of those injuries is brachial plexus birth palsy, which is also known as Erb's palsy. Erb's palsy occurs when...
Month: August 2019
Periventricular leukomalacia, an infant brain injury
In Texas and across the U.S., many infants born prematurely suffer a brain injury called periventricular leukomalacia, or PVL. The ventricles, or fluid-filled areas, of the brain are fragile before 32 weeks of gestation, and changes to blood flow in these areas can...
An overview of jaundice in newborns
Jaundice occurs when the blood has high levels of bilirubin, a yellow substance created from the replacement of old red blood cells. In a baby, the placenta breaks down bilirubin before the liver takes over, but liver development may be slow. Therefore, it's not...
Doctors must recognize blood-type issues to avoid birth injuries
Texans who are expecting a child will be excited about the future. As they take the necessary steps to plan for the birth, they are placing significant trust in the medical professionals caring for the expectant mother and unborn baby. Unfortunately, this trust can be...
Surgical errors that can happen during a C-section
Cesarean sections are a prevalent form of birth in the U.S. According to the CDC, 32% of all births in 2017 were C-sections. Texas alone had a rate of 35%, coming in at number eight in the nation. While C-sections can be necessary and life-saving in certain...
Shoulder dystocia and its effect on birth trauma
While in labor, some Texas mothers may experience a condition known as shoulder dystocia. This condition is a type of birth trauma that occurs when the baby's shoulders become stuck inside the mother's pelvis during delivery. It could cause problems for both the...