Most expectant parents eagerly await the birth of their baby. Although most babies are born healthy, a small percentage suffer permanent damage, such as cerebral palsy, due to complications from an injury at birth. What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition, which may be caused by brain damage during pregnancy, delivery or… Read More
Misuse of Forceps During Labor and Delivery
When are forceps used? Forceps are used by obstetricians in an attempt to maneuver a child through the birth process if the child is experiencing one of many potential problems of movement or position confronted during labor and delivery. One of the following problems may result in the use of forceps: Breech presentations Shoulder dystocia… Read More
Pitocin and Medical Malpractice
Many women in recent years have been helped by Pitocin or oxytocin, drugs used to induce labor or speed it up once it has begun. But the use of Pitocin has now skyrocketed, to the point where in many labor and delivery units, the administration of Pitocin has become standard in nearly every birth, simply… Read More
