Year: 2016

It is no secret that good prenatal care and solid medical practices in the delivery room can decrease the likelihood of a child developing Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy in any form can develop following an injury or trauma to a fetus’s or newborn’s brain. Thus, when mothers are accurately diagnosed…

Children who develop Cerebral Palsy may experience limitations in their ability to use one or more muscle groups. Because there is no cure for Cerebral Palsy or its symptoms, these limitations will follow the child throughout his or her life. While these limitations will generally not improve over time, the…

A term you likely have heard before, Pitocin is much more than just a delivery room staple. Often used to accelerate the delivery process, Pitocin goes beyond a drug simply paired with IVs and a fetal monitor. Though it can and is safely used, Pitocin can pose risks to you…

The Internet is full of information regarding Cerebral Palsy, perhaps almost too much. Between the likes of Wikipedia, governmental resource websites and free assistance organizations like CerebralPalsy.org, there are plenty of online options to dive into. However, the vast majority of these sites do not go beyond providing general diagnosis…

Hesitation or stalling is a prevalent part of almost everyone’s life. The daily challenges and grind of life is hectic enough for any of us to deal with, let alone a wide range of unique challenges to face when caring for a special child. One thing that, unfortunately, cannot be…

The law is a complex professional field with a wide range of different focuses or ‘specializations.’ Whether financial, business, criminal, civil… there are many different types of situations where a person may need the help of a lawyer. Despite all of the comments sometimes made at their expense, lawyers serve…

Based upon a very wide range of factors involved, a child’s delivery can vary widely depending upon the circumstances. While some women experience few if any complications during labor, others can face a wide range of complications due to their size, health and more. One thing that can be extremely…

This is an editorial by our founder, Ken Stern, on the recent report by the Houston Chronicle regarding children being held out of special education courses due to a state focus on limiting attendance. When Brandon came to my office and told me I had to read a recent report…

The health and wellbeing of a fetus are directly tied to the health and well-being of the fetus’s mother. Where an expectant mother takes steps to protect her own health – steps like exercising regularly and appropriately, taking prenatal vitamins, and having regular appointments with her doctor – the fetus’s…