Birth Injuries
What is the Most Common Birth Injury?
Giving birth is a beautifully transformative experience, but it can also come with its fair share of risks and complications. While medical professionals take every precaution to ensure a safe delivery, sometimes birth injuries can occur. These injuries can range from minor bruises or scratches to more severe conditions that can have lifelong effects on…
Read MoreHow Long Does A Birth Injury Lawsuit Take
Birth injuries can be devastating for both the child and their family. The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be immense, leaving parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn for help. If you find yourself in this situation, it may be worth considering a birth injury lawsuit. But how long does a birth…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy From a Birth Injury
Cerebral palsy is a life-altering condition that affects thousands of children every year. It is often caused by birth injuries, leaving families devastated and searching for answers. If you or your loved one has been affected by cerebral palsy due to a birth injury, it is essential to understand your rights and seek legal help.…
Read MoreThe causes of birth-related brain damage
When a brain injury occurs, cells in the brain are damaged or destroyed. Sadly, there are a number of children in Ohio that are suffering from permanent brain damage since birth. Birth brain damage causes Brain damage at birth is considered a serious personal injury because it can lead to permanent disability, causing the child…
Read MoreIs there a link between autism and birth injuries?
A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder leaves parents reeling, as their children will experience struggles trying to navigate a lifestyle or world that may not have the necessary accommodations for them. While scientists do not have a solid understanding of what causes ASD, there are links to certain conditions. Research by the Centers for Disease…
Read MoreAn Ohio parent’s quick guide to blood gases in sick babies
While not telling the whole story, blood gas levels hold vital clues to a baby in an Ohio neonatal intensive care unit’s acid-base balance and oxygenation status. These numbers can vary significantly from those found in older children and help determine if the baby needs to have its ventilator adjusted or is ready to try…
Read MoreWhat is shoulder dystocia?
Ohio birth injuries are often traumatic for the baby and the mother. For example, shoulder dystocia is a birth injury known for causing significant distress or worse. This complication occurs when the baby’s head is out of the mother, but the baby’s shoulders are stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. Rare medical complication Shoulder dystocia…
Read MoreThe top signs of a birth injury in Ohio
If your child suffered an injury during birth in Ohio, it is essential to know the signs. Many people tend to play down the seriousness of medical conditions, but a birth injury can be very severe. Therefore, it’s important to spot signs of damage at birth, like severe bruising, excessive bleeding, difficulty breathing and seizures.…
Read MoreDid your baby suffer injury at delivery at Southwest General Hospital?
Southwest General Health Center is a relatively small regional hospital that does have a labor and delivery unit. However, the staffing and access to obstetrician-physicians may not be adequate when compared to larger hospitals in the downtown Cleveland area. Just because you can deliver at Southwest General Health Center, does not necessarily mean you should.…
Read MoreWhat are infantile spasms?
Ohio parents hope their children are healthy at birth. Unfortunately, some babies suffer birth injuries that can affect them anywhere from the short term to long term. One condition parents should be aware of is infantile spasms. What are infantile spasms? Infantile spasms are a type of epilepsy that affects babies younger than one year…
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