Even with as much as medical science has advanced, there is still much estimation that comes with childbearing. Yet much of what we know to be true can vary depending on the individuals involved. Calculating when it is time (or past time) to deliver a baby is still...
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Pregnancy-Related Injuries
Read this if you’re preparing for birth at an Indiana hospital
As you near your due date, you may find yourself navigating a roller-coaster of emotion. You're no doubt excited and eager to welcome your baby into your arms after carrying him or her for nine months or thereabouts. You may also feel a bit anxious and worried as to...
An emergency C-section may be necessary but is still risky
When you heard you were pregnant, you probably envisioned a worry-free pregnancy, labor and delivery. After all, women have been doing this for eons, and you think you are in good health. In fact, your pregnancy was without issue, and even before you give birth, you...
The Risks of Abnormal Fetal Positions
Medical negligence is the primary cause of most birth injuries in Indiana and across the country. However, sometimes birth injuries result from other risk factors. One of those risk factors is if the child is in an abnormal position before or during delivery. There...
What Are the Risks of Pregnancy After Age 35?
It is common for women in Indiana to put off having children until well into their 30s. However, if you decide to wait to have a baby, it is helpful to understand the risks you may face trying to get pregnant after the age of 35. Not only conception provides some...
What Is Preeclampsia?
There are a few different conditions you may develop as a result of pregnancy. Each has its own risks and issues. However, one of the more serious ones is preeclampsia, which the American Pregnancy Association explains is a condition involving protein in the urine and...
Protecting Your Body at Work During Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, there are precautions you should take to protect your body and your unborn baby from preventable injuries. At Garau Germano PC, we have helped many people in Indiana who have been the victims of injuries associated with childbirth and pregnancy....
Is a VBAC Safe?
If you have a baby, you will either have a vaginal birth or a cesarean section. While most women plan to have a vaginal birth, sometimes the situation requires a c-section. Once you have a c-section, you may not be able to give birth vaginally in subsequent births....
Are C-Sections Riskier Than a Vaginal Birth?
If you are pregnant in Indiana, you may be wondering about your delivery options. Babies can be delivered vaginally or through a Cesarean section. In some cases, it is essential for you to have your baby via a C-section to help protect your health or the health of...
What You Should Know About Epidurals
Whether you have given birth before, or you are looking forward to having your first child, you may be interested in receiving an epidural. Millions of women get epidurals as a form of pain management while going through labor. Although this anesthetic medication can...