Birth Injuries

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...

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...

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...

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...

There is a reason that all Oregon women who are pregnant are advised to attend prenatal medical visits throughout their pregnancies. Any number of issues may arise that place a mother or infant at risk for significant injuries during childbirth. An obstetrician can...

The birth of a child should be a time of rejoicing for an Oregon family, but it does not always happen this way. There are times when a birth is a traumatic event for the mother or the child, and, in turn, this trauma affects the entire family. Birth trauma sometimes...

Certain things cross the placenta from infant to mother during pregnancy, such as red blood cells. During a woman's first few prenatal visits, it is common for an Oregon obstetrician (OB) to order bloodwork. The average OB can tell a lot about the health of a mother...

Women who seek prenatal care in Oregon must rely on a timely and accurate diagnosis of an adverse health condition to make the difference between keeping mom and baby safe and healthy, or having either or both of their lives at risk. One potentially dangerous maternal...

Oregon obstetricians, or OBs, are used to closely monitoring pregnant women’s conditions to ensure safety for them and their infants. While it is true that no two pregnancies are the same, it is also true that women and infants often show signs of distress that alert...

When a woman enters an Oregon hospital to have a baby, she relies on a medical team to keep her and her child safe. If she is undergoing a scheduled cesarean section or winds up having one due to an emergency, an important medical decision to make is what type of...