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Untreated Jaundice
Jaundice is a condition in which a newborn baby’s blood contains an excess of bilirubin. Because bilirubin is yellow in color, a baby with jaundice often has both skin and eyes that appear yellowish. Most infants recover from jaundice on their own or with non-invasive treatments, but complications can result…
Premature Delivery
A pregnant woman typically carries the baby for 39 to 40 weeks. This is considered a full term. But in some cases, babies are born prematurely. A baby is generally considered viable after 24 weeks and can survive outside the womb. But premature babies face a number of health challenges….
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is also referred to as pre-eclampsia or toxemia. The condition occurs when a woman develops high blood pressure during pregnancy when there is too much pressure in the arteries the blood travels through. PIH may occur in as many as seven to 10 percent of all pregnancies,…
Medication Errors
Whenever you take a medication, the drug has an impact on your body and health. If you are pregnant, the drug affects your baby as well. That’s why doctors and other healthcare providers must use extreme care in prescribing and administering medication to women during pregnancy. When medication errors occur,…
Induced Labor
Under ideal circumstances, a woman will go into labor when her baby and her body tell her she is ready. However, in some situations, labor may need to be induced prior to the time when it would begin naturally. Induced labor involves using medical devices or medication to prepare the…
Genetic Testing and Birth Defects
Doctors and other medical professionals use genetic testing to identify the risks of birth defects. The tests give important information to prospective parents and help them to decide how they to plan and proceed with a pregnancy. However, like all aspects of medicine, genetic testing is open to error. Medical…
Failure to Monitor
Pregnant women depend on their doctors and healthcare providers to monitor the status of their pregnancy and make sure both mother and child are healthy. The failure of a physician or care provider to respond to symptoms or signs of distress can have a devastating impact, resulting in a premature…
Erb’s Palsy
If your baby appears to have weakness or immobility in one or both arms, the child may be suffering from a birth injury-related condition called Erb’s palsy. You should take your child to a doctor without delay in order to be tested, diagnosed and started on a course of treatment….
Delayed C-Section
A C-section, or Caesarean section, is an alternative to vaginal delivery. A C-section may be planned in advance or occur in an emergency situation due to a difficult or problematic labor. A Caesarean section is a medical procedure that could potentially save the life of either mother or baby. Unfortunately,…
Who Is At Fault for Cerebral Palsy?
In many cases, the brain damage that leads to cerebral palsy (CP) can be traced to mistakes made by healthcare providers. For example, a doctor may fail to diagnose a maternal infection that results in the baby’s brain developing improperly. A healthcare provider may also make a mistake during labor,…
