Birth Injuries

When a woman in Oregon or another state is having a baby, she undoubtedly relies heavily on her medical team to help her and her child stay safe throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery. No obstetrician (OB) can 100% guarantee safety because there is always an...

The birth of a child is an exciting time, but it is also a major medical event. The mother can go through significant trauma during the delivery process, and care providers have the responsibility of monitoring for specific signs or issues during and after delivery....

Especially for women in Oregon who are pregnant for the first time, it is a good idea to learn as much as possible about pregnancy. Researching important topics ahead of time helps a mother to be proactive and to make informed decisions. Women rely on their medical...

Throughout Oregon and across the United States, licensed obstetricians (OBs) are trained to recognize signs of fetal distress, especially symptoms that merit an emergency C-section. If an OB fails to diagnose an infant’s or mother’s condition and attempts a vaginal...

Vaginal delivery is the safest means of childbirth for women in Oregon and throughout the United States. However, there are numerous issues that may arise during pregnancy or labor that would prompt an obstetrician (OB) to deliver a child by C-section instead. A...

It is not a mother’s responsibility to determine what medical procedures should be performed during the birth of her child in an Oregon hospital. Every pregnant woman relies on her medical team to know how to keep her and her baby safe. A tragedy occurred in a...

The birth of your child should be a time of excitement and joy for your Oregon family, but unfortunately, an unexpected event can mar the celebration. No one expects their child to suffer from a birth injury, and this occurrence can leave parents and other family...

When a woman in Oregon or elsewhere is expecting a baby, she can reasonably expect that her obstetrician or midwife will closely monitor her condition, as well as the health and safety of her infant. Certain symptoms during pregnancy alert an OB-GYN to urgent medical...

The birth of a child should be a time of joy and celebration, but for some families, concerns over birth complications can overshadow these emotions. If your child suffered an injury during birth, your primary concern is his or her long-term prognosis and well-being....

As most Oregon mothers who have given birth more than once can attest, no two pregnancies are exactly alike, and neither are any two birthing experiences. Something of no concern during one labor and delivery might be a central focus of another, for instance, maternal...