Pregnancy and childbirth should be safe experiences, but medical errors can lead to serious harm. When a healthcare provider makes a mistake that causes injury during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, it may be obstetric malpractice. Understanding obstetric malpractice...
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Pregnancy-Related Injuries
When doctors fail to diagnose and treat ectopic pregnancy
When a pregnancy is healthy, the fertilized egg implants in the uterus lining, where it will grow into a fetus. But when the egg grows outside of the uterus, it is called an ectopic pregnancy. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes, which are long, thin...
Why healthcare providers must inform patients of pregnancy risks
As expectant mothers navigate prenatal care, they entrust their healthcare providers to guide them through the journey. But what happens when those providers fail to warn them of pregnancy risks? If you have suffered a pregnancy-related injury, how can you seek...
The devastating consequences of placental abruption
Pregnancy is a complex and delicate process. While it is a period of joy for many, it also has moments of uncertainty and various risks. One of the most serious pregnancy-related complications is placental abruption. As an expectant mother, have you ever wondered what...
When do you need an emergency C-section?
A C-section is a standard surgical procedure involving opening up a woman’s abdomen and uterus to deliver the child. A physician may schedule this surgery if they believe a normal delivery may be too risky for you. However, they may also order an emergency C-section...
With proper diagnostic testing, pre-eclampsia can be managed
Last year, the death of 32-year-old track-and-field star Tori Bowie after she went into labor prematurely highlighted the serious condition of eclampsia as well as pre-eclampsia in pregnant women in the spotlight. Bowie’s death was found to have been caused in part by...
What risk factors can contribute to fetal distress?
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,...
5 epidural errors that can harm women in labor
Labor pain is different for every woman. However, a popular common ground for women in labor is seeking pain relief methods. Epidural is a procedure that injects a local anesthetic to intercept pain signals from the spine to the brain. When delivered correctly, 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...
Regular screening and monitoring is essential during pregnancy
Your pregnancy should be a time of joy and excitement as you look forward to the addition of a new little life to your family. One of the most important things you can do during this time is to receive regular medical care provided by a qualified Oregon doctor or...