One fear that some pregnant women have is that their babies will be so big that they can't be born. An expecting mother might jokingly wonder if she will remain pregnant forever. While remaining pregnant forever obviously isn't possible, there is a chance that your...
Birth Injuries
Report looks at high rate of unnecessary C-sections at hospitals, P.2
Last time, we began looking at the high rate of Cesarean sections at hospitals, and the unnecessary risks patients are exposed to when vaginal delivery is low risk. Aside from increasing the risk of unnecessary complications and fatality, unnecessary C-sections also...
Report looks at high rate of unnecessary C-sections at hospitals
Childbirth can involve a number of risks, particularly when a woman has a special medical condition or pregnancy complications. In cases where cesarean section becomes necessary, there are additional risks for both the mother and the baby. In some cases, these risks...
Work with experienced attorney to seek damages for unwarranted, faulty vaginal surgery
In our previous post, we began looking at the case of a Michigan physician who has been targeted in the first prosecution under a federal prohibition on female genital mutilation.While the case is involves criminal charges, it is interesting to point out that the law...
Research shows potential connection between brain functioning and preterm delivery, P.2
Previously, we began looking at a recent study which found a potential connection between preterm delivery and lack of neural connectivity in a specific region of the brain. As we noted, it isn't known yet exactly what the connection is, if any, between preterm...
Research shows potential connection between brain functioning and preterm delivery, P.1
Something like 10 percent of births in the United States every year is premature. Premature delivery can present serious risks for both mothers and their children, and medical professionals are expected to follow accepted standards of care in handling...
Young mother’s life changed by negligent doctor
Acts of negligence by physicians can take many forms. In some cases we have seen in the Detroit area, it involves a misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnosis a serious and obvious condition. In other situations, it involves wrong-site surgery or a surgeon who leaves a...
Recovering from a home birth gone bad: work with experienced advocate, P.2
In recent posts, we've been looking at the topic of home birth, the regulation and discipline of midwives in Michigan, and seeking compensation when a midwife acts negligently and something goes wrong. As we mentioned last time, licensed midwives can face both...
Recovering from a home birth gone bad: work with experienced advocate
We've been looking in recent posts at the topic of home birth safety and the regulation of midwives. As we noted last time, there is only one type of midwife that is regulated in Michigan, and that is certified nurse midwives. According to Safer Midwifery for...
Home birth and the regulation of midwives: MI law and professional negligence, P.2
In our last post, we began looking at the issue of home birth safety, particularly the impact of midwife care on home birth safety. As we began pointing out, not all midwives receive the same level of training and have the same level of competence. There are a variety...