There is an ongoing debate involving the high rate of deaths of pregnant women during labor and delivery in this country. In September, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released a report on the United States maternal death rates. The researchers reported that the…
About 3.6 million women give birth every year in the U.S. While childbirth is a happy occasion, it carries the risk of serious medical complications, and some of these patients will be left with permanent damage. Pelvic floor injuries are some of the most common…
A birth injury recently led to the traumatic death of a newborn baby when the healthcare providers entrusted with his delivery allegedly failed to meet their standard of care. A young Georgia couple filed a lawsuit last August, claiming their child was decapitated during birth…
Every mother hopes for a smooth pregnancy, but complications are an unfortunate reality for many. The best way to prevent pregnancy complications from turning into severe birth injuries is to receive quality healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy. Despite steady advances in obstetric medicine, birth…
While preparing for your child’s birth, there are many exciting things to think about and do. It can be easy to push the thought of something going wrong to the back of your mind – but unfortunately, labor and delivery complications are possible. Among the…
Bringing home your baby should be among the most wonderful occasions in your life. Unfortunately, not every baby is born in good health. It’s heartbreaking enough when your newborn arrives with a serious health condition; how do you cope when a negligent act causes that…
While fairly rare, there are still about 6 to 8 birth injuries for every 1,000 births. Some birth injuries are unavoidable; not all complications can be prevented. Childbirth is a complicated process, and doctors and medical teams must make split-second decisions throughout labor and delivery.…
Childbirth causes severe health complications for thousands of women every year. Many mothers have positive experiences giving birth, but the ramifications can last a lifetime for those who don’t. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, most are preventable and occur because medical providers failed to…
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Each year, medical errors in the U.S. combine to account for an estimated 251,000 deaths, and they’re the third leading cause of death. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), one in three clinicians will be sued during their medical career. While not all medical…
Childbirth is a happy occasion, but the process doesn’t always go as planned. About 7 in 1,000 babies experience birth injuries every year. While this sounds rare, a child in the U.S. is born with a birth injury every 20 minutes. Some of these injuries…
