Birthing is a tense high stakes process where nothing can go wrong. Every second matters and even the slightest delays or moments of inaction can risk the lives of the mother and child. Unfortunately, thousands of mothers do not enjoy motherhood due to negligence...
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Birth Injuries
Missing signs of preeclampsia could lead to devastating consequences
Preeclampsia is an extremely common condition among pregnant women. This condition occurs because of a sudden increase in blood pressure because of a high blood volume in the body. It’s possible for preeclampsia to damage a mother’s organs and to lead to serious...
Birth injuries that are likely to result in cerebral palsy
Most birth injuries can be prevented if the mother and her unborn child are closely monitored during the pregnancy, labor and delivery. If the health care provider fails to provide proper care, thus resulting in injury to the mother and child, then they may be liable...
How the birth injuries of a grandchild will impact your life
As the parent of adult children, the announcement of an upcoming grandchild is often a time for excitement, especially if this will be your first grandchild. While most families get to welcome healthy new babies into their household, a small portion of expectant...
Did your child suffer a birth injury like cerebral palsy?
Awaiting the birth of a child should be one of the most exciting times of your life. You should be thinking about setting up the baby room, choosing a name, and planning for the future of your family with your new addition. Yet, if you're reading this post,...
Klumpke paralysis: an overview
Iowa residents who are expecting a child should know that difficult deliveries are not uncommon. The baby can be injured in these, and one of those possible injuries is called Klumpke paralysis. This rare condition is defined as an injury to the nerves in the child's...
Erb’s palsy birth injury could produce lifelong impairment
Many risks accompany pregnancy and birth, and parents in Iowa sometimes must cope with a birth injury known as Erb's palsy. This condition results from injury to the brachial plexus nerves during a difficult or poorly executed delivery or cesarean section. The...
Is your child exhibiting cerebral palsy symptoms?
When asked what they want most for their baby, most expectant parents will say "I just hope they're healthy." It's a common refrain as we prepare for a little one's arrival. While most parents get exactly what they wish for, some births take an unexpected turn and...
When to Contact a Birth Injury Lawyer
Though the birth of a baby should be one of the happiest times in the life of a parent, the experience is at times tainted by untoward complications experienced in the perinatal period-that time frame immediately before, during and after the birth of the baby....
Birth injuries-what parents can do to protect their child’s rights
The signs and symptoms of a severe perinatal birth injury to a newborn baby resulting in physical, cognitive, emotional and developmental delay are often subtle and many times not recognized and diagnosed until several years after birth. Even then, the signs are...