Blog Posts in 2019

The Latency of Birth Injuries

You come home from the hospital with a healthy baby girl. It seems everything went smoothly during delivery. Then you notice your baby doesn’t react to loud noises. A few months go by, and you’re worried because your baby never seems to smile or laugh. After two years, you notice that your child has missed several important developmental steps. You fear the worst, but you don’t know what you can ...

Why Some Hospitals Stop You from Filming Your Child's Birth

It’s the big day. Your baby could arrive at any minute, and you want to capture the moment. The camera is out; you’re ready to record. Then the doctor shakes her head and tells you to put it away. You’re hurt because you’ll never experience this exact moment again and it’s all because some hospitals stop you from filming your child’s birth. Why Can’t I Film My Child’s Birth? Hospitals don’t want ...

Common Birth Injuries Every Mother Should Know

Childbirth is a beautiful time for families to celebrate a new life, but it can also be frightening and confusing. A lot can happen during childbirth. A birth injury at the start of a baby’s life can lead to developmental issues later in life. Before your little one comes into the world, you should make yourself aware of some of the more common birth injuries in the United States. As the adage ...

Delayed C-sections and Birth Injuries

Roughly 25% of babies born in the United States come into the world through caesarian section (C-section). The practice is very common and typically used when a natural birth would be too dangerous to the mother and child. While planned C-sections are more common, some doctors wait too long and perform delayed C-sections. The result can cause trauma to the mother and birth injuries to the child. ...