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Better diagnostic tools can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes. One of the most dangerous complications that can occur during pregnancy is preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure (hypertension) disorder. When preeclampsia is not properly managed, it can lead to lifelong health problems for the mother and significantly increase the risk of life-altering birth injuries for...

Doctors sometimes prescribe Pitocin to pregnant women, especially as women prepare to give birth and should be going into labor. However, in some cases, Pitocin can cause serious birth injuries and life-threatening health problems for the baby and the mother. This is why women should be aware of the possible risks associated with Pitocin. Otherwise,...

The first step to properly treat a medical condition is to diagnose it correctly. Doctors need to identify the type of illness a patient has so that they can prescribe the right medication, perform the right surgery, or take whatever measures are needed to help the patient recover. Unfortunately, when doctors do not follow established...

Medical professionals need to follow standards of care during preterm labor and delivery. While the average length of a pregnancy is 40 weeks, some babies are born sooner or later — and in some cases, significantly earlier. Preterm birth or preterm delivery is defined as a birth that occurs before 37 weeks have been completed. Premature...

Make sure you know your rights if one of your children has a birth injury. With the rise of assisted reproductive technology and an increase in the number of women having babies later in life, it's no surprise that twins, triplets, and even higher order multiple births are becoming more common. While pregnancies involving multiples...

Understanding the causes, types, symptoms, and consequences of SCI in newborns Spinal cord injuries during birth can have lifelong consequences for infants, and unfortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented. Unfortunately, healthcare professionals are often responsible for birth injuries, due to medical negligence and errors. In these cases, it is crucial for parents to...

Families impacted by cerebral palsy should know their options There is no doubt that healthcare professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of patients. Unfortunately, however, medical malpractice can happen, and when it does, it can have devastating consequences. One such condition that may result from medical malpractice is cerebral palsy, a neurological...

Breaking down the tragic reality of maternal deaths in the U.S. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an alarming 20 out of 100,000 women die annually due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. These devastating incidents, known as maternal deaths, often result from medical negligence and malpractice. It is...

Sepsis is a serious complication that can lead to death if not treated promptly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), maternal sepsis is a leading cause of fatalities among pregnant women worldwide, resulting in 261,000 deaths annually. As noted by the Sepsis Alliance, recent data from the U.S. reveals that 23%...

Despite advances in medical science in recent decades, the overall stillbirth infant death rate in the United States remains relatively high, according to a recent medical study as reported by HealthDay News. "Our findings illustrate that past progress has now been offset by these newly identified risks," said study lead author Cande Ananth, chief of...