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The existence of risk factors for birth injuries can usually be identified during pregnancy, labor, and delivery when proper medical evaluations are administered. Generally, medical professionals will consider certain factors that cannot be controlled, like the size of the mom and baby, maternal age, presentation in the uterus, the number of previous pregnancies, and the […]

Understanding who can and should be held responsible after a birth injury helps ensure victims recover full compensation for their losses. Liability for birth injuries in Chicago is not limited to doctors, nurses, and hospitals. Midwives, anesthesiologists, birthing centers, and even medical device manufacturers may also be held liable. If numerous medical professionals were negligent, […]

To prove that medical negligence resulted in cerebral palsy, one has to show that the cerebral palsy was caused by the negligence of a healthcare provider. This involves proving that a healthcare provider failed to comply with the applicable standard of care and that this violation caused harm to the child, such as cerebral palsy. […]

A birth injury is considered due to medical malpractice when the negligence or carelessness of a doctor, nurse, midwife, other medical professionals, or hospital results in a baby being injured before, during, or immediately after delivery.  In certain situations, the mother could be injured. The injuries that the infant or mother suffer could have been prevented if […]

To determine whether the brain injuries your newborn suffered qualify as medical malpractice in Chicago, call Jeffrey M. Goldberg at 312-236-4146. Newborn brain injuries often result from physical harm during birth. They occur when the cells in the newborn’s brain are destroyed or damaged. Newborn brain damage can lead to lifelong mental and physical disabilities. […]

The Safety Scalpel N11, a component of Cardinal Health’s Argyle UVC Insertion Tray, was found to have a permanent locking feature that could lead to serious injury or even death of newborn babies. Following two deaths and numerous complaints, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class 1 recall warning, the strictest type of […]

Does Zofran cause birth defects? Several studies have found birth defects to be among the possible ondansetron side effects when taken by pregnant women. Zofran, the brand name of ondansetron, is a strong anti-nausea drug. It has been routinely prescribed for pregnant women experiencing morning sickness, although its FDA approval did not include use by […]

Psychological birth trauma is when a person giving birth experiences extreme distress that leaves her with long-term psychological and physical effects. Its far-reaching consequences are difficult to heal. Psychological birth trauma affects the birthing woman as well as her child, the father, and childbirth following the traumatic birth. Effects on Mothers When birth is traumatic, […]

Childbirth is a significant cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The psychological toll of the events surrounding childbirth leads some women into PTSD, which follows them into their new motherhood. Understanding PTSD Following Childbirth Typical symptoms of PTSD after giving birth include: Several factors lead to PTSD. Experiencing complications during labor and delivery increases the […]

Although no therapy or medicine has yet become the standard treatment for reversing newborn brain damage, some treatments and discoveries have shown promise in restoring normal function. These include hypothermic treatment, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, prevention of the production of hyaluronic acid fragments, and awakening of stem cells. Options That Could Treat Newborn Brain Damage Brain […]