Birth Injuries

Childbirth should be a joyous time in life. Often, however, childbirth is marred by an injury to your child. Brachial plexus injuries occurring during childbirth may require extensive treatment and cause great pain. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that starts around the neck area and extends through the body. This network’s nerves generate

The birth of a baby should be a time of celebration and happiness. All too often, it can be a time of sadness as women and babies are injured during childbirth. Doctors often use devices, such as vacuums, to assist in the delivery of a child. Healthcare professionals who use vacuum assisted delivery devices must

Cerebral palsy, or CP, is the most common motor disability in children. {1}  There are several suspected causes of cerebral palsy, including brain injuries during childbirth. CP refers to a neurological disorder caused by a one-time injury, or disturbance in development, to the areas of the brain involved with motor control. The word cerebral refers to the brain and

Infant brain damage affects millions of babies each year. Infant brain damage can be caused by oxygen deprivation, jaundice, physical trauma suffered during labor and delivery, and the mother’s infections. The damage caused by such an injury, including oxygen deprivation, can range from moderate to severe and cause physical and cognitive damage. Oxygen deprivation leading