The arrival of a new baby should bring the entire family great joy. We trust in doctors and nurses to deliver babies safely, which is usually the case. Sadly, there are times when professional negligence leads to a significant injury or birth defect, such as blindness...
When you become pregnant, sound prenatal care is crucial for your health as well as the baby’s health. Throughout the pregnancy period, you need to be monitored on a regular basis to ensure that the baby is developing properly and that there are no complications that...
When you’re expecting a baby, you may be filled with excitement and anticipation. You’re also probably planning out every last detail – from your baby’s nursery to their delivery. In the U.S., 8.3% of all women opt to use a midwife in their childbirth. And many of...
You may be familiar with the term “wrongful death” in connection with medical negligence that results in a patient’s otherwise preventable passing. The term “wrongful life,” however, may be a new concept for many. It is common for couples to use birth control to...
What should be a joyous occasion can turn to devastating loss when a baby suffers permanent severe injuries due to medical negligence at delivery or during the prenatal period. Birth injuries can cause physical, psychological, cognitive and social consequences. The...
We don't think of women dying in childbirth anymore in this nation. But in fact, 700 women do die giving birth every year in the United States and 50,000 more experience severe, unexpected health problems related to pregnancy. In response to these facts, the Center...
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. used an herbicide known as Agent Orange as a military tactic. American soldiers in planes sprayed more than 20 million gallons of the herbicide over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia – in order to destroy crops and eliminate tree cover...
Childbirth is an exciting but simultaneously stressful time. You may be eager to welcome your new baby into the world, but at the same time, you may be worried about the physical process involved. You rely on the medical experts around you to do everything...
Going through childbirth is a physically traumatic experience. As such, there is always some level of risk involved to both the mother and the baby. However, those risks are exacerbated when there are additional factors at play - such as preterm labor and unusual...
A woman in labor counts on her medical team to keep her and her baby safe throughout labor and delivery. One thing that can happen in some cases is that the baby doesn't get sufficient oxygen during the process. This can lead to serious issues when the baby is born,...
