Posted on January 21st, 2019 by Elizabeth
The number of women who give birth by Caesarean section has almost doubled across the globe since 2000. While a C-section can save the lives of mother and baby in emergency situations, new data shows that this surgical procedure is being overused in some countries, most notably the United States. Unnecessary C-sections only increase the […]
Posted on January 14th, 2019 by Elizabeth
Labor and delivery is the grand finale that expectant mothers anticipate. They look forward to finally meeting their newborn, but they may also have concerns about whether they will have a birth free of complications. What many pregnant women discover, unfortunately, is that there are prenatal birth injuries that can cause problems with a pregnancy […]
Posted on January 11th, 2019 by Elizabeth
When an infant is deprived of oxygen for too long during the birth process, the resulting condition is known as birth asphyxia. When a newborn is put on a ventilator to regulate respiratory function, they can receive too much oxygen and this can lead to overventilation. Both too little and too much oxygen can result […]
Posted on December 24th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Women who are trying to conceive and expectant mothers have a lot going on with their mind and body. A doctor’s support is invaluable, and trusting that you are in the hands of a good obstetrician should be a given. The administration of the standard of care throughout a pregnancy is designed to ensure that […]
Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Elizabeth
Birth injuries are tragic. One wrong decision, one poorly administered treatment, acting one second too slowly – these are things that can be the difference between life and death, between a normal life and one burdened by disability, doctor visits, and the impossibility of independence. If your child has suffered a birth injury, their world […]
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