Most parents-to-be expect the birth of their child to be an exciting and joyous experience. Unfortunately, for many families in Indiana and across the U.S., births turn into tragedies. The maternal death rate in the country is going up as the world rate goes down,...
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Birth Injuries
Understanding Placental Abruptions
Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time for parents-to-be in Indiana, but sometimes things can go wrong. Even if an issue naturally occurs, there can be times when doctor errors result in birth injuries. For example, placental abruptions naturally occur, but if a...
The Risks of a Vacuum-Assisted Delivery
Pregnant women in Indiana should be aware of what a vacuum-assisted delivery is and the associated risks. Healthline states that this type of delivery involves using a vacuum extractor to help the baby through the birth canal. This option may be used to avoid a...
March Is Designated National Brain Injury Awareness Month
We have entered the month of March, which is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The observance is dedicated to recognizing the plight of over five million Americans who are contending with the effects of traumatic brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury affects...
A Birth Injury Can Mean a Lifetime of Struggles and Expenses
It can be devastating to learn that your baby has a condition that will negatively impact his or her life. It seems it should be a basic right for all children to come into the world with a fair chance of growing up normally and becoming happy and productive. But if a...
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and Infant Brain Injuries
Throughout its development in the womb, a fetus experiences many physical changes. These changes are intended to help the baby get ready for birth. For example, the manner in which an infant breathes changes drastically after birth. And it is very important for the...
Parents Need to Carefully Monitor Babies to Catch Symptoms of CP
Cerebral palsy is a condition that typically develops as a result of a brain injury suffered during birth. And while many of those who carry the condition grow up to lead productive and happy lives, they must face many obstacles that most people never have to contend...
Help Your Baby by Caring for Yourself
It is not unusual for an expectant mother to worry about her baby's health. And if you are pregnant, you no doubt want your baby to come into the world healthy and strong. But while you wait for the big day to arrive, you need to take good care of yourself. By taking...
What Are Some Risk Factors for Preeclampsia?
Giving birth to a stillborn baby can be an extremely traumatic experience. A mother goes from thrilled at the expectation of having a baby to dealing with the grief of losing a child. There are a number of possible causes for stillbirths. Previously on this blog we...
An Infant’s Difficulty Reaching Milestones May Signal Trouble
The birth of a baby can elicit a vast range of emotions. There is the exhilaration of bringing a new life into the world and excitement of watching that life grow. But parenting can also be fraught with challenges and anxieties. After all, it is a parent's...