New guideline will improve newborn safety at hospitals
There have been cases where the wrong baby was taken to the operating room for surgery, or sent home with another baby's mother
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Decreased fetal/baby movement is not something to ignore
When an unborn baby is moving less than the normal pattern, it could be a sign that the placenta is failing
Will new relaxed electronic fetal monitoring recommendations cause more brain injured babies?
Continuous electronic fetal monitoring helps identify situations requiring emergency delivery of the baby
Preeclampsia symptoms, risks, treatments, and medical malpractice
Left untreated, preeclampsia can cause death or severe complications for both the mother and baby
Obstetrician office nurse bungles patient call, baby born with brain damage
OB doctor's office tells mom to drink orange juice when she called to report decreased fetal movement
Delayed delivery after fetal distress can cause baby to have brain damage
Painter Law Firm's medical malpractice attorneys handle birth injury cases
Texas maternal/mother pregnancy-related death rate jumped 87%
Read our two recommendations for lowering your risk from the five major causes of maternal death
The risks of pregnancy after the 42-week mark
Crossing the 42-week line is a post-term risks, posing added risks to the mom and baby
Apgar Scores can quickly identify birth injuries, like a brain injury or cerebral palsy
Knowing the basics of Apgar Scores can help parents get straight answers from the doctor when there is a problem in labor and delivery
Shoulder dystocia birth injury risks and medical malpractice
Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency that can cause brain injury or death