If you are an expectant mother in Oregon, you may wonder about your risk of falling while pregnant and the likelihood of harm to your unborn child in the event that you do fall. According to Verywell Family, a number of common factors during pregnancy could increase...
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Lack of oxygen may lead to brain damage in a newborn
An expectant mother does all she can to take care of herself in anticipation of her baby's birth. The physician and staff take over during delivery, doing all they can to keep the baby safe. Still, injuries do happen, and one of the most common is an infant brain...
The Different Kinds of Medical Malpractice and What they Mean
Going to the doctor can be an unpleasant experience. Between the stress, waiting to be seen and worrying about how much it will cost, the last thing you'd want is to worry about the quality of care you receive. Unfortunately, thousands of people experience...
How can obesity negatively affect you and your baby?
If you are an overweight Oregon woman who wants to become pregnant, you may also wish to consider attempting to lose weight prior to conceiving. Why? Because obesity can harm both you and your baby. In fact, the Mayo Clinic reports that the higher your body mass...
What kind of practitioner should you have during pregnancy?
As an Oregon expectant mom, it may surprise you to learn that you have a choice when it comes to the health care professional you want to oversee your pregnancy, labor and delivery. Most women choose to go to an OB/GYN, but you do have other choices available as well....
What are the most common birth traumas?
As an Oregon mother-to-be, you probably spend a good deal of time joyfully anticipating the birth of your baby. But you may also worry about the labor and delivery process, fearing that your baby could be injured during it. Fortunately, the vast majority of U.S....
What To Expect: Your Auto Injury Case
You were injured in an auto accident. You received medical treatment, and now the bills are piling up, the insurance companies are at odds, and you don't know where to turn for help. In many cases, as we've said before, the most difficult part of any personal...
What is a uterine rupture?
For many women in Oregon, having a baby is a dream come true, but your experience in the delivery room can quickly become a nightmare if you experience a uterine rupture. According to Healthline, uterine rupture is a rarely occurring complication of vaginal childbirth...
How Do I Know if I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
We know that when you're suffering from an injury or severe medical problems, it can take a major toll on your family and your finances. If you feel your medical problems have been caused by malpractice, you want to protect your family from mounting costs. But how do...
Common C-section risks and mistakes
A cesarean delivery, or C-section, is a useful surgical method for delivering a baby in certain circumstances. It involves incisions in the abdomen and uterus. A C-section is often utilized in circumstances where a natural birth may be dangerous for the child and/or...