The Texas Medical Association expressed concern to regulators about the potential risks to pregnant patients due to hospitals denying or delaying care due to concerns about the state's abortion laws. Delayed care can lead to complications that may cause birth injuries...
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Birth Injuries
Did you suffer from a uterine rupture?
Though healthcare these days makes giving birth safer than it has ever historically been, this does not mean that no chance for complications exists. A uterine rupture is one potential complication, and it requires immediate medical attention and treatment in order to...
Larger babies may be vulnerable to shoulder dystocia
If you are expecting to welcome a new baby into your growing family, you have probably picked the perfect hospital for your delivery. You also trust doctors, nurses and other medical staff to take good care of you and your newborn. If you are having a larger baby,...
Torticollis and traumatic deliveries
If you recently went through a traumatic delivery, you could have many different concerns and overwhelming emotions. Sometimes, a difficult delivery involves the use of forceps or a suction cup, and this can increase the likelihood of certain complications, such as...
Lack of oxygen during childbirth linked to brain injury
When a Texas infant suffers a brain injury during the birthing process, it has the potential to impact him or her for the rest of the baby’s life. Medical researchers and scientists have ramped up their research efforts regarding infant brain injuries in recent years...
U.S. C-section rates exceed 30% despite high risk of problems
When women across Texas and the rest of the United States give birth in a clinic or hospital, they face a high chance of having to deliver their babies via Cesarean section. While the World Health Organization believes that C-section births are necessary in a certain...
How can negligence lead to birth injuries?
As you give birth, you may find that medical professionals around you end up taking action in ways that lead to injuries for you or your baby. Whether you are dealing with internal bleeding or damage to your abdomen, birth injuries can seriously impact your health....
Amniocentesis and medical professional negligence
Whether you are struggling with intense emotional pain following a miscarriage due to a medical professional's negligence or you worry about the well-being of your unborn child, it is vital to closely review the ins and outs of medical procedures. This can help you...
What do you know about common birth injuries?
Some babies experience troubled births, requiring doctors to step in and perform emergency medical procedures to protect the child and mother. Negligent doctors may injure newborns, and parents deserve to know how to tell the difference between healthy birth and a...
What is a uterine rupture?
Complications during childbirth can affect the health of both mother and child. Uterine rupture is one possible complication that requires timely medical treatment to prevent more serious effects from occurring. When symptoms of a ruptured uterus arise, medical staff...
