Since 1990, the rate of births by Cesarean section (C-section) has been on the rise. There are many circumstances when C-sections are necessary, such as if the baby is in breech or a vaginal birth would put the mother’s health at risk. However, the rate of elective –...
Birth Injuries
Breaking a pregnant woman’s water is not without risk
After spending months carrying a child, even pregnant women who enjoyed the process may be ready to deliver their babies. The problem is that labor could take some time, but there are ways to move things along and help a woman’s labor progress. One way that many...
The most tragic type of birth injury — stillbirth
Oregon’s expecting parents envision leaving the hospital with their new family member with joy and trepidation. At this point, the worst thing they may be thinking could happen is that they feel totally unprepared for parenthood. Sadly, depending on the circumstances,...
The risk of perinatal asphyxia during birth
Many pilots would say that the most dangerous time of a flight is when landing since so many things could go wrong. Some would say that the same principle applies to the birth of a child, which is also a time when any number of things could go awry. Soon-to-be parents...
A medical mistake, birth injuries and an uncertain future
From the moment most Oregon couples find out they will be parents, they begin to envision what the future holds. If this was you, you probably had visions of how your family life will change and how your child would grow. What you may not have envisioned is dealing...
The risks of breaking a woman’s water
Any Oregon woman who has carried a baby to full term understands the allure of taking steps to speed up the labor and delivery process. By the end of the pregnancy, most women are ready to be done with being pregnant and are ready to welcome their newborn to the...
The connection between placenta previa and vasa previa
Most Oregon obstetricians keep their eyes out for the more common pregnancy complications that can arise. However, some of the rarer complications may not even be on a doctor’s radar until it is too late. For instance, if a woman develops placenta previa, it could...
Doctors should watch for signs that lead to premature birth
Pregnancy should be a wonderful and exciting time and experience for expectant mothers here in Oregon and elsewhere. However, many things could go wrong during pregnancy, which is why it is important for obstetricians to carefully monitor their patients. For instance,...
Judge awards $15 million to teen suffering from birth injuries
Children in Oregon deserve the best possible start in life. Parents spend months, leading up to their children's births and even years after, making sure they get that great start. Unfortunately, some things -- like birth injuries -- are simply out of parents'...
Jury awards $23.9 million for child’s birth injuries
Labor is usually an intense and sometimes frightening experience, but parents usually expect that the process will end well. For many Oregon families this is simply not the case. Although parents may feel helpless after learning their child suffered birth injuries...