Legal-Malpractice, Pediatrics / 27.03.2025

While the process of childbirth is fascinating, it also has significant hazards. Birth injuries are more common than many believe, so it is advisable to be aware of the risks. Infant brain injury can cause severe disorders, including Cerebral Palsy. Here are some typical reasons for brain injury in newborns.

Hydrocephalus

The rare disorder known as hydrocephalus results from fluid accumulating in the brain. It creates an aberrant head size growth in a baby to accommodate the additional fluid. Of every 500 infants, about one will have hydrocephalus. While some infants have genetic causes, others have premature delivery, infections, tumours, or bleeding within the brain. If not addressed surgically, hydrocephalus can cause epilepsy, learning difficulties, visual problems, coordination problems, short-term memory loss, and more by overstressing the hollow portions (ventricles) in a baby's brain. (more…)
Legal-Malpractice, OBGYNE / 21.03.2025

In England and Wales, women have the right to decide how they give birth. While there is no absolute legal entitlement to a caesarean section on demand, healthcare professionals must discuss all available options, including both vaginal birth and caesarean sections. This includes providing a clear outline of the risks and benefits associated with each method. A decision can then be made once the individual has been fully informed and is able to give their consent. This emphasis on informed decision-making ensures that women have autonomy over their birthing experience. Healthcare providers are expected to respect these choices, even when they differ from their own professional opinions, so long as the woman has received comprehensive information and appropriate support. If a request for a specific birth method is declined, the individual should be referred to another healthcare professional who is willing to consider their preference. (more…)
Legal-Malpractice, OBGYNE, Pediatrics / 17.02.2025

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement disorders that directly impact muscle tone and posture. The primary cause of these disorders is brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth. While the condition itself presents a complex set of challenges, understanding the intricacies involved in diagnosis and treatment can help make things better for individuals with CP and their families.

A Major Issue Related to the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy

While you must educate yourself about diagnosis and treatment options, you must acknowledge a troubling aspect surrounding CP first: the potential for medical negligence. A large number of cerebral palsy cases are unfortunately linked to errors and omissions in medical care during labor, pregnancy, or delivery. These errors may include delayed or inappropriate C-sections, failure to monitor fetal distress, negligence in managing neonatal complications, and misuse of vacuum extractors or forceps. (more…)
OBGYNE, Pediatrics / 19.10.2024

When a new baby is brought into the world, many parents have one of the happiest moments of their lives. However, for some parents, it is not a happy moment, as some babies are born with injuries that could alter their lives completely. Birth injuries are any physical wounds sustained during labor or delivery. These injuries can range in severity from minor cuts and bruises to more severe conditions, including brain damage or cerebral palsy. Birth injury is terrible enough for a child, but parents' lives are also affected, and this is something that should not be disregarded. Caring for a child with a birth injury entails enormous emotional, financial, and practical demands that can negatively impact parents' mental, physical, and financial health. You might need the help of lawyers experienced in birth injuries to fight for your rights.

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