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Getting the news that your baby has suffered a birth injury can feel overwhelming. The emotions, the uncertainty and the sudden shift in expectations can turn your world upside down. It is normal to feel lost and unsure of what comes next. But once you have had a...
Vacuum extraction is a commonly used technique in childbirth, specifically in assisting with vaginal delivery. This process involves a vacuum extractor, which is a tool with a soft cup that creates suction to attach to the baby's head. The healthcare professional...
Welcoming a new life into the world should be a joyous occasion, filled with hope and excitement for the future. However, for some parents, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare due to medical negligence. Understanding the risks and knowing your rights can...
Welcoming a newborn into the world is a joyous occasion. However, especially for the first few days, new parents may be stressed about their newborn's health. One serious condition to be aware of is neonatal hypoxia. This happens when a baby's brain doesn't get enough...
The first few hours and days of a newborn's life are critical in detecting potential birth injuries. Still, healthcare professionals may fail to recognize the signs, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. If not addressed immediately, birth injuries can have...
The joy of welcoming a newborn should be a time of celebration, but for some families, it becomes a moment of unexpected heartbreak. Birth injuries can turn what should be a happy occasion into a nightmare of worry and uncertainty. Many new parents find themselves...
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that occurs in newborns when their brain is deprived of oxygen or blood flow for a period. This lack of oxygen can cause cell death and damage to brain development. While the severity of HIE varies, it's a...
Preparing to give birth should be exciting for any expectant mother in Idaho. Typically, a newborn can pass through their birthing parent's vaginal cavity normally. If you have difficulties while giving birth, medical professionals may need to utilize methods meant to...
Erb’s palsy is a kind of nerve injury that is often suffered by newborn infants. The five nerves that connect the spine to the arm and hand are called the brachial plexus, and a brachial plexus palsy occurs when these nerves are stretched or torn. Erb’s palsy is the...
Injuries to an infant during labor and delivery can happen for various reasons, including the health of the mother and medical error. Fortunately, many birth injuries are minor or babies recover from them quickly. However, there are infants in Idaho who will suffer...