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,...
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Pregnancy-Related Injuries
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...
High-risk pregnancies must be closely monitored
No two pregnancies are the same. A woman’s health may vary greatly from one pregnancy to the next. In certain cases, an OB-GYN might classify a specific pregnancy as “high risk,” in which case both mother and child should be closely monitored to help them stay safe. ...
Maternal birth injuries negatively affect relationships
Any mother, in Oregon or elsewhere, who has suffered significant injuries during the labor and delivery process knows that those injuries can affect them both physically and mentally. Many mothers can overcome the damage in time, but others feel the effects for a...
Was your prenatal care insufficient?
Everyone makes a big deal about the care women receive while pregnant -- and for good reason. Proper prenatal care can help ensure the health and safety of both mom and baby. If a mom or baby suffers an injury, or worse, due to receiving improper prenatal care,...
When doctors fail to diagnose and treat preeclampsia
While most women in Oregon and elsewhere have unremarkable pregnancies -- meaning they make it through without any significant issues -- some experience complications. One of the most common pregnancy-related complications is preeclampsia. If a doctor fails to...
Abnormal blood pressure during pregnancy threatens mom and baby
The changes a woman’s body goes through during pregnancy are nothing short of miraculous. Under normal circumstances, her body knows what to do and makes the appropriate adjustments without incident. However, not everyone is quite so lucky. For instance, abnormal...
Mirror syndrome is a rare but critical condition
A prior blog (“Hydrops fetalis could put an unborn child at risk,” Aug. 26, 2020) discussed the risks that hydrops fetalis poses to an unborn child. While that condition is serious enough, it could lead to an even more dangerous condition called “mirror syndrome,”...