Posted on September 14th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Life is a struggle for everyone at times. Challenges arise. Grief takes over. You just can’t get ahead. But what about the child who suffers a birth injury? The fight begins for this little one from the moment he or she takes their first breath – and the family of this infant lives every day […]
Posted on September 5th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that, once suffered, is incurable. The most severe cases are often diagnosed at birth and require around-the-clock, lifelong care, physical and speech therapies, and equipment to assist with cognitive and physical functions – all a tremendous financial burden for a family. Therapies and medical treatment can help minimize the […]
Posted on July 5th, 2018 by Elizabeth
In the labor and delivery room there are moments of great joy, anxiety, hope, and relief. The last thing any parent wants to think is that something went wrong with their child’s birth. Sadly, there are infants who are born with a serious medical problem or who suffer a birth injury – these issues are […]
Posted on June 15th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Ask any pregnant woman at 40 weeks whether she is ready to deliver her baby and chances are she would give a resounding “yes.” Some women, however, find themselves having to wait a little longer to meet their infant. Then the question becomes: At what point is inducing labor in the best interest of the […]
Posted on June 14th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Darby Cochran’s May 25, 2018, high school graduation day was special for many reasons, one in particular: Thanks to exoskeleton technology, this 19-year-old from Georgia stood and walked to receive her diploma. What makes this feat so monumental and the milestone so momentous? Darby suffers from cerebral palsy. Reaching her goal to walk at graduation […]
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