Infections during pregnancy and fetal inflammatory response syndrome (FIRS)
With proper prenatal care, infections may be treated before FIRS
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Oxytocin/Pitocin medication errors linked to fetal distress, brain injury, and uterine rupture
Rapid administration can lead to dangerous uterine overstimulation
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What neuroradiologists look for to identify hypoxic-ischemic brain injury
A brain MRI scan is the go-to radiology study
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How labor and delivery nurses decide which moms need priority evaluation and care
Maternal Fetal Triage Index is a tool that help nursing staff identify the relative risk of patients
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Newborn brain/interventricular hemorrhage signs, symptoms, and medical malpractice
This condition can be caused by a hypoxic-ischemic brain injury during labor and delivery
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There are risks to stopping fetal monitoring before delivery
Baby is born with brain injury after no monitoring in operating room and no-rush C-Section delivery
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Fetal intrauterine growth restriction diagnosis, treatment, and medical malpractice
Medical therapy, early delivery are often needed for this serious pre-birth condition
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Hemorrhaging and preeclampsia are two top causes of maternal deaths in pregnancy
Despite medical advances, the rates of preventable deaths and injuries of pregnant mothers are at concerning levels
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The role of cord blood gas studies in proving birth-related brain injuries
Cord blood gas samples are collected after the umbilical cord is clamped at delivery
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Two challenges for C-Section deliveries in Texas
Texas has the fourth highest rate of cesarean sections in America
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