Medical professionals often use forceps during childbirth to assist them in the delivery process when complications arise. However, concerns have arisen over the misuse of forceps, potentially leading to adverse outcomes for both mother and baby. Diving into the...
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Birth Injuries
Is a low heart rate in an infant a sign of medical malpractice?
The arrival of a newborn is a joyful event, but it calls for constant monitoring of the health and safety of both mother and infant. One concerning issue that can arise is a low heart rate in the newborn. A low heart rate can be disconcerting and may be a precursor to...
What is prolonged labor and why is it dangerous?
Giving birth is not an easy task. It truly is hard work. Even when everything goes smoothly and by the book, it takes a toll on the mother and the baby. But when labor does not progress as it should, complications can occur. Doctors should watch for prolonged labor,...
Denial of care may put pregnant patients at risk
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...
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....
