» Birth Injuries

The birth of a child is one of the happiest moments of a parent’s life. But when a birth injury occurs, this joyful occasion can quickly become filled with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Although birth injuries are relatively uncommon, they can re… Read More

The birth of a child should be a joyous event. However, when a birth injury such as cephalohematoma is caused by medical malpractice, the emotional, physical, and financial consequences for the family can be overwhelming and life-altering. These type… Read More

More and more births in the United States are being attended by midwives; from 2012 to 2022, the percentage of midwife-attended births increased from about 7.9% to approximately 10.9%. There are a variety of reasons for the increase. Many people are… Read More

Most expectant mothers would prefer not to have a Caesarian section (C-section) delivery when giving birth. A C-section is a surgical procedure that requires cutting through the mother’s abdominal wall and uterus. As such, it carries a longer recov… Read More

The umbilical cord is, quite literally, a baby’s lifeline during pregnancy. The fetus depends on delivery of oxygen and nutrients via the umbilical cord, as well as the cord’s transportation of carbon dioxide, urea, and other waste products to th… Read More

The birth of a child is supposed to be one of the most joyful times in the life of a family. For months, parents have dreamed about what their child would look like, picked out names, and furnished a space in their home for the new baby. Expectant pa… Read More

When you think of medical malpractice, infection probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. We tend to think of infections as something that just happens, like catching a cold. But even if catching an infection is unavoidable, failure of… Read More

As anyone who has been pregnant knows, there are many things, large and small, that can go wrong with a pregnancy or birth. Fortunately, most pregnancies don’t involve serious complications, and many complications that do occur can be successfully… Read More