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New mothers in Idaho may experience various levels of birth trauma. The birthing experience can cause you emotional trauma regardless of your infant's status. You can have a healthy baby but still be left with traumatic memories and feelings. The emotional impact of...
The childbirth process puts extreme physical demands on the mother and the infant passing through the birth canal. Physicians in Idaho and around the country strive to assist birth without causing harm, but various circumstances could result in harm to the baby. Some...
One of the biggest nightmares for any Idaho parent is to learn that their baby has cerebral palsy. Depending on the circumstances, the condition may be mild or severe. These are the main causes of cerebral palsy and what you can do if your child is affected by the...
Up to 16% of new moms may experience postpartum PTSD. While it can occur in anyone, it is more common in mothers who give birth to a baby with special needs, have PTSD before the delivery or have had trouble getting pregnant. Postpartum PTSD is not the same thing as...
Birth trauma refers to distress associated with childbirth. The condition may involve physical, psychological or emotional distress. Nearly half of all mothers report experiencing birth trauma. If this includes you, remember that your experience is valid, and take...
Infant death is a tragic and heartbreaking reality that affects families in Idaho and around the world. Understanding the leading causes of infant death can help to prevent it and save lives. Here are 10 leading causes of infant death. 1. Premature birth Premature...
Nothing is more heartbreaking for new parents than having their child experience harm. It is even more devastating when the injury occurs at the time of birth and is avoidable. Brachial plexus birth injuries (BPBI) affect the shoulder, elbow, arm, or hand muscles. The...
Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. In many cases, the cause of cerebral palsy is unknown, but it is suspected to be caused by some combination of genetics and environment. Cerebral palsy affects any part of the body, but...
Idaho parents never want to find out that their baby has suffered a birth injury. Unfortunately, they can occur. One common type is cephalohematoma. About cephalohematoma in infants Cephalohematoma is a common birth injury that is characterized by blood pooling below...
It’s devastating for Idaho parents to learn that their newborn infant has suffered a birth injury. However, if that injury was caused by a medical mistake made by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional who helped deliver the child, the parents might want to...