The moments following a baby’s delivery should be a time of joy and a source of happy memories for a family. But when doctors or staff fail to take appropriate measures to safeguard the mother’s health, the occasion can become catastrophic and even deadly. What is Postpartum Hemorrhage? If the uterus is unable to contract… Read More
Repeat C-Section vs. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
There has been much controversy in recent years over the use of VBAC (or vaginal birth after cesarean) as opposed to repeat cesarean sections (“C-section”) for mothers who have previously delivered via c-section. In the past, it was believed that a woman who delivered a baby by cesarean delivery would require a C-section for all… Read More
Treating Seizures in Newborns
We often represent parents of a child seriously injured during birth. Any time a newborn child has health problems, it can be frightening and overwhelming for the parents. This may be especially true when a newborn suffers from seizures. This unfortunate situation is only compounded by the fact that anti-seizure medications which are often effective… Read More
Vacuum Extraction in Childbirth
In today’s column, our Chicago birth injury attorneys discuss vacuum extraction during childbirth. Vacuum extractors are exactly what they sound like. When vacuum extraction is used in a vaginal childbirth, a soft cup is applied to the top of the baby’s head to create a suction, which creates traction and allows the obstetrician to draw… Read More
Birth Injury Malpractice and Forceps Deliveries
Forceps are metal tongs used in childbirth. They are used to apply traction to the baby’s head, in an attempt to move the infant out of the birth canal and into the world. Forceps deliveries, once common, have been on the decline in the United States in the past few years. This is largely due… Read More
Fetal Distress: A Primer
Today, our top Chicago birth injury lawyers discuss a common precursor to injuries at birth: fetal distress. What Is Fetal Distress? Fetal distress occurs when an infant – either in utero or during the childbirth process – suffers from a compromised oxygen supply. While fetal distress is a single condition, it can in turn be… Read More