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Meconium, a newborn's first stool, can pose serious risks during childbirth. Parents must know the dangers of meconium aspiration and the importance of proper diagnosis. It is important to understand the consequences of a missed meconium diagnosis and how it can lead...
Medical malpractice can sometimes be difficult to recognize. While some mistakes are immediately obvious, others are more subtle and can have long-lasting effects. Understanding less obvious forms of medical malpractice that patients in Oregon experience is vital to...
When patients entrust their health to medical professionals, they expect to receive accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. However, errors can occur, and a failure to diagnose can have serious consequences. If you are a victim of a failure to diagnose, who can...
Welcoming a newborn should be a joyous occasion, but sometimes, things do not go as planned. During pregnancy or labor, the baby may show signs of fetal distress, which can make the process more difficult and stressful. Several factors can contribute to fetal...
Fetal distress occurs when a baby experiences complications before or during labor and delivery. If a problem goes unaddressed, it can lead to a terrible birth injury. Thus, obstetricians and midwives must recognize the signs of fetal distress in expectant mothers....
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...
Physicians often resort to using forceps when a mother cannot push the baby through the birth canal on her own during a vaginal delivery. Numerous factors might cause this, such as maternal tiredness, unsettling fetal health, a protracted second stage of delivery,...
Medical malpractice cases often involve failures when using advanced imaging technology such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Positron Emission Tomography scans. These technologies are important in the early detection and treatment of cancer. However, when...
Navigating a medical malpractice claim can be overwhelming. You’re supposed to be able to trust your medical professionals with your well-being. When that trust is broken due to negligence, the repercussions for your future can be immense – and a medical malpractice...
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...