Cerebral palsy, the most common childhood disability, damages the neurological and musculoskeletal functions of your child’s developing brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such impaired physical functions have four categories: stiff...
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Birth Injuries
Can I file a wrongful death claim for stillbirth?
Losing a child is devastating and can cause trauma to surviving parents. Unfortunately, before some parents can even hold their children, they lose them at the hands of a negligent medical practitioner. This event causes economic and noneconomic damages, and it is...
The dangers of a delayed C-section
A Cesarean section or C-section is a procedure where an obstetrician or family physician delivers a baby by slicing the bottom of a mother’s abdomen and cutting through the uterus. C-sections are an emergency response to fetal distress and other unforeseen crises that...
Why is proper diagnosis crucial during pregnancy?
Pregnancy can extensively alter the body, affecting the mental and physical welfare of both the person and the fetus. Pregnancy can put them in sensitive states, making them prone to health issues or injuries before, during and after birth. According to the...
Navigating the aftermath of birth injuries in Oregon
Did your obstetrician fail to order or perform a cesarean section in a timely manner? Did you or your baby exhibit signs of distress during pregnancy, labor or delivery, only to have your OB-GYN fail to diagnose the condition? Has your child suffered birth injuries in...
Birth injuries caused by negligence should never occur
Having a baby can be an exciting yet stressful experience, especially if there are health concerns for the mother or infant. Oregon mothers rely heavily on their obstetricians and midwives to monitor their conditions and keep them and their babies safe throughout...
Birth injuries may occur if baby’s size overlooked
How big is too big when it comes to an infant being delivered through vaginal birth in an Oregon hospital? If a woman attends regular prenatal visits, her condition and that of the baby are closely monitored throughout pregnancy. One of the issues of concern is an...
Is your child suffering because of birth asphyxia?
The birth of a baby should be a time for rejoicing for the entire family. As a parent, you want the best for your child, including ensuring that he or she has the best possible medical care before, during and after birth. It can be devastating to learn that your baby...
Missed meconium diagnosis and birth injuries
The average obstetrician usually appears calm and collected while assisting a woman in labor. However, the doctor is closely monitoring both mother and infant, watching for potential signs of trouble during birth. Certain issues typically raise immediate concern for...
When birth with forceps results in injury
A woman in labor in an Oregon hospital entrusts her health and safety, as well as her that of her child, to a medical team. These teams are trained to recognize and resolve certain high-risk situations that may occur during childbirth. In some cases, an obstetrician...