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Within one minute of your baby’s birth, medical staff perform a quick assessment that can reveal critical information about how your child handled delivery. The APGAR score—named for Dr. Virginia Apgar who developed it in 1952—evaluates five key indicators of newborn health. This simple test, performed again at five minutes after birth, can be the...
Learning that your child has suffered a birth injury is devastating. The emotional, physical, and financial challenges can feel overwhelming. And while no resource can undo what happened, connecting with support services, medical specialists, and advocacy organizations can help you navigate this difficult journey and ensure your child receives the care they deserve. Here are...
Signs of Fetal Distress Were Missed—Now What? Your baby should’ve been monitored throughout labor and delivery. Now, something is wrong and no one can seem to tell you what. You’re left scared and anxious when you should be feeling happy and relieved. When doctors and nurses miss critical signs of fetal distress, the consequences can...
Cerebral palsy affects thousands of children, but not all cases are unavoidable. When medical professionals fail to provide appropriate care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, preventable brain injuries occur. Cerebral palsy results from brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth. While some cases stem from genetic factors or unavoidable complications, many result from oxygen...
The moment your baby is born should be filled with joy, not fear. But when hospitals fail to provide proper care during delivery, those precious first moments can become a nightmare that lasts a lifetime. Hospital negligence during birth doesn’t just affect newborns—it devastates entire families with consequences that extend far beyond the delivery room....
Your baby was rushed to the NICU after delivery. The doctors assured you everything would be fine—they just needed to monitor your child closely. But days turned into weeks, and instead of improving, your baby’s condition seemed to worsen. Now you’re facing a devastating diagnosis that could have been prevented if the medical team had...
Learning that your child has suffered a birth injury is devastating. Even more heartbreaking is discovering that your trusted medical providers could have prevented it. While some birth complications are unavoidable, many birth injuries result from medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Every parent deserves to know their rights when medical mistakes harm their...
Prolonged labor can lead to serious medical complications for both the mother and the baby. In some cases, the delay in delivery can result in injuries that may have been prevented with proper medical care and attention. Can you file a lawsuit after suffering such injuries? What constitutes prolonged labor? Prolonged labor refers to a...
Midwives provide maternity care to expectant mothers. While they offer a valuable alternative to traditional hospital births, there’s always a risk of something going wrong. What happens if you or your child were injured during birth? Can you sue a midwife for medical malpractice? Types of midwives In Ohio, the practice of midwifery is subject...
Few new parents ever expect their child to suffer a birth injury. Unfortunately, they are more common than you think: according to Johns Hopkins, brachial plexus injuries occur at a rate of one to two births per 1,000 live births. Depending on when the brachial plexus injury is caught and diagnosed, some children regain most...
