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Georgia Maternal Mortality Rates Are Too High

The US maternal mortality rate is out of control. Thirty years ago, 17 mothers would die in every 100,000 births. Since that time, the maternal mortality rate has risen by 32%. Furthermore, maternal mortality disproportionately affects black women and is worst of all in Georgia. Causes of Maternal Mortality The causes of maternal mortality are varied. Deaths during birth are rare. Rather, new ...

Understanding Birth Injury Risk Factors

While many birth injuries occur in the delivery room, some begin during pregnancy. When an obstetrician fails to identify or diagnosis issues during the pregnancy, they dramatically increase the risk of a birth injury or birth defect. When expecting mothers understand birth injury risk factors, they increase their chances of raising concerns for an undiagnosed condition. High Blood Pressure A ...

Are Forceps Safe?

Obstetrical forceps were created with the intention of allowing anyone to deliver a baby, regardless of experience. Ironically, inexperience with forceps and a lack of training has resulted in a surprising number of birth injuries in forceps-assisted deliveries. That leaves one question for parents. Are forceps safe? Why Use Forceps? Forceps-assisted births are most common when labor unexpectedly ...

Treatment Options for Birth Injuries

A birth injury is not the end. Modern medicine, therapy techniques, and disability awareness provide children impacted by severe disabilities quality of life that would have been unthinkable just 50 years ago. Treatment options for birth injuries are improving all the time. The following are a few treatment options and assistance solutions for parents impacted by birth injuries. Therapeutic ...