Jaundice is easy to treat, but dangerous to ignore
Failure to treat newborn jaundice can cause permanent brain damage called kernicterus
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Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital CAPS Team & what you should know about it
Some hospitals use aggressive pressure to get parent to consent to terminating children's care
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Lawsuit: Nurse does not follow newborn safe-sleeping rules, baby dies
American Academy of Pediatrics advises against having a baby sleeping in the same bed as an adult
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Good prenatal care can help reduce pregnancy problems like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
It is medical negligence when OB/GYN doctors fail to do appropriate prenatal screening and testing
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How to find prenatal care that keeps your baby safe
Early and consistent quality prenatal care is important for the safety of the baby and mother
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Fetal heart rate monitoring helps prevent birth injuries
OB/GYN doctors and labor and delivery nurses must act fast when the fetal heart rate monitor shows that the baby is not getting enough oxygen
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Study links fevers during pregnancy to autism
Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fevers reduces autism risk
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Postpartum hemorrhage is a dangerous risk for moms after delivering a baby
OB/GYN doctors and labor and delivery nurses should be alert and prepared to avoid a life-threatening complication
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OB/GYN leaves labor & delivery room, causing brain damage in baby
Doctor falsifies medical records after the fact to say that mom would not consent to C-Section
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FDA warns that anesthesia can cause child brain damage
Six tips for lowering anesthesia risk in children
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