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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...
When a medical patient in Oregon needs an operation, he or she relies on the competence and skills of the attending physician, and the patient trusts that all measures will be taken to ensure a safe and effective operation. Sadly, when a medical team member,...
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...
The birth of a baby is a time of excitement, but for some Oregon mothers, certain types of post-delivery complications may ruin their joy. Recovery after a difficult birth, especially a C-section delivery, can be painful and complicated. One of the most common...
As with all medical procedures involving specialized tests, the health and well-being of an Oregon patient often hinge upon information that radiologists provide in their reports. Appropriate communication systems are in place. Doctors order tests, which often require...
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...
Regardless of why you are in the hospital, you have the right to expect a certain standard of care from your doctors, nurses and other providers. If you are there for the birth of a child, it is critical that every person involved with this process strive to ensure...