Sometimes, complications may arise after a child is born. If an infant exhibits abnormal symptoms, it is very important that he or she be diagnosed to discover the cause. Complications may be the result of a birth injury or a birth defect. But in what ways do these...
Birth Injuries
Infants who suffer from drug withdrawal face health issues
During pregnancy, it is very important for a woman to take care of herself and maintain her health and strength. And while there can be circumstances in which a woman may need to use prescription medications while pregnant, care must be taken regarding the kinds of...
Inducing labor for large babies may prevent complications
Shoulder dystocia is a condition caused during birth when a baby's head is delivered but the child's shoulder or shoulders become stuck on the mother's pelvic bone and are not able to emerge. Although this occurs only in about 1 percent of normal-size births, one in...
Birth injuries can be caused by mother’s use of antidepressants
Even with the knowledge and technology available to today's doctors, emergencies can still occur during the delivery of a baby. Doctors and their teams must be ready to act at a moment's notice should an infant become in danger of suffering a birth injury. Hopefully,...
Cerebral palsy: Understanding the signs and symptoms
Many people in Arizona have likely heard of cerebral palsy. Often caused before or during the birth process, cerebral palsy is a condition defined by slowness in the brain that makes it difficult for a person to control his or her muscles. According to...
Arizona birth injuries may be preventable
Arizona parents who are expecting a child may wish to examine their healthcare provider's safety protocols for delivery methods. A report in the Huffington Post indicates that four different hospital groups had initiated basic safety programs that showed a vast...
Laryngeal nerve injury during birth
Expectant mothers and their infants in the state of Arizona sometimes have a difficult and risky experience before them. It is possible for conditions in the womb to be such as to cause harm to the developing fetus, and the stress and trauma of the delivery process...
The month of March is dedicated to cerebral palsy awareness
Parents hope their children grow up healthy, happy and able to find their place in the world. But this simple wish can become more complicated should a child suffer a life-altering birth injury. If an infant's brain does not receive enough oxygen during the pregnancy...
Certain infant behaviors could be indicative of traumatic birth
The birth of a baby is an exciting event in every parent’s life. But the doctor and staff in the delivery room must be prepared to handle any emergencies. This is critical because a birth injury could have a profound impact on an infant’s future health and personal...
Forceps delivery and medical malpractice
Individuals in Arizona may wonder about the safety of delivering babies using forceps. Forceps delivery is used when the doctor perceives that the labor is proceeding too slowly for some reason. This might be because the baby seems stressed, the mother is too tired to...