When it comes to cerebral palsy and birth injuries, there are a wide number of terms thrown around that can be overwhelming for parents. One particular term may stand out due to its uniqueness: meconium. What is meconium and what is its relevance to cerebral palsy? We will dive into…
Cerebral Palsy can be caused by a wide spectrum of factors, including genetics and events surrounding the pregnancy, labor and delivery, or during newborn care. When Cerebral Palsy is caused by a medical professional’s error, and was thus preventable, parents are left the difficult task of selecting a birth injury…
Birth injuries are a leading cause of cerebral palsy and can cause serious injury to a child that will often limit their functional and cognitive abilities for a lifetime. When a medical professional was responsible for causing a child’s cerebral palsy, it would seem obvious that they should be held…
The most authoritative and respected authors writing on the subject of asphyxia as a cause of birth injury and cerebral palsy say that up to a third or more of all cases of cerebral palsy may be attributable to lack of oxygen during labor and delivery, which may be detected…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There seems to be something unexpected in every pregnancy or delivery. Whether it’s the shock of twins, the changes in diet, an early water break… there’s plenty of natural surprises that can occur. However, for some, the unexpected can come with much more complicated and concerning circumstances. An emergency C-section…
We have previously discussed Cerebral Palsy at length, explaining how it is caused and the root brain injury that surrounds the diagnosis. But when we use the term ‘birth injury,’ it is easy to assume that this describes more obvious actions. A birth injury calls to mind a child being…
