The birth of a child is a miraculous event that should be a special memory and a joyous occasion for a family. Unfortunately, all too often, something goes terribly wrong. Mother, child, or both end up with injuries due to medical negligence at birth that forever alters their quality of life, or even ends in… Read More
Amniotic Fluid Embolism Syndrome
Amniotic fluid embolism syndrome (also known as anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy) is a disastrous complication of pregnancy and childbirth. The condition can be triggered by unpreventable effects of labor and delivery, or by medical malpractice at birth. For an amniotic fluid embolism to occur, three conditions must be present: (1) ruptured membranes of the amniotic… Read More