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Most Oregon parents eagerly await the birth of their child with hopeful feelings toward the future. While childbirth can be unpredictable, most babies are born without serious issues. But when a birth goes wrong and the baby or mother has an injury, the entire family...
Placental abruption is a severe condition that occurs after 20 weeks gestation. The baby and mother are both in danger when this happens because the placenta separates from the uterus before birth. The separation can be partial or complete. Certain factors have been...
The birth of your child should be a time of celebration and joy, not confusion, grief and uncertainty. If your baby suffered any type of injury during the birth process, you and your family may wonder how this event will affect all of you and what life will be like...
Shoulder dystocia is a serious and sometimes unpredictable complication of the birthing process that may occur during labor and delivery. It happens when, after the delivery of a baby's head, one of the baby's shoulders becomes lodged behind the mother's pubic bone....
The birth of a child should be a time of excitement and joy. It should be a time for your family to come together and get to know the little one, but what should be a peaceful time could change if your baby suffered injuries during his or her birth. Unfortunately,...
Bringing a new life into the world is a joyous occasion, but sometimes unforeseen challenges can arise during childbirth. One such challenge that parents may face is the possibility of their infant sustaining a brachial plexus injury. What is the brachial plexus?...
The birth of a new baby should not be a time of stress or concern. You should be able to enjoy the new life that has joined your family, celebrate your loved ones and begin to take the next step in your life as a parent. However, if there were problems during the...
Cephalohematoma, a birth injury, can leave newborns with a noticeable bump on their head. This condition results from blood pooling under the baby's scalp. It is often due to the pressure experienced during birth or from instrument-assisted deliveries. While these...
The birth of a child should be a time of excitement and joy. You should be able to enjoy your pregnancy and the birth of your child without fear of preventable medical problems and complications. At every step of the process, from your first doctor’s appointment after...
Out of all the possible problems that can occur during labor, fetal distress is one of the most common. It happens during birth when the fetus is not getting enough oxygen, often observed through irregular fetal heart rate. It can be a severe delivery complication,...