Birth Injury Blog

When the umbilical cord wraps around a baby’s neck, doctors refer to the condition as a nuchal cord....

Marginal cord insertion occurs when the umbilical cord attaches to the edge of the placenta instead of its...

What is a Birth Injury? A birth injury is a physical trauma suffered by an infant at birth....

When a mother dies during childbirth, her family loses more than a loved one — they lose a...

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has declared a public health emergency after new data revealed that...

The birth of a child is one of the happiest days in the lives of parents. However, for...

What is Congenital Syphilis? Syphilis is a chronic bacterial infection spread through sexual contact and sexual intercourse, making...

Spinal cord injuries in newborns are usually due to excessive traction or rotation of the spinal cord and...

Birth Injuries Can Cause Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Paralysis in Newborn The brachial plexus is a bundle of...

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, is a type of birth asphyxia that occurs when a baby is deprived of...

The Apgar score is a rapid assessment of your baby’s health following birth to determine if intervention is...

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, is a devastating medical condition affecting newborns after a traumatic birth. It occurs when...

The story of Yehonatan Levi is a testament to the power of dedication and motivation. Despite facing the...

Yes, you may be able to sue a doctor for your newborn’s hypoglycemia if they were negligent in...

When signs of fetal distress are present during pregnancy or childbirth, swift action is necessary to prevent serious...