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Recent Data on Maternal Health Inequalities Indicative of Ongoing Structural Racism in Healthcare

December 28, 2022

Black women in the United States are nearly 4 times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy complications, a statistic that has proven...

Maternal Mortality on the Rise

May 11, 2022

It goes without saying that maternal death is one of the most tragic events that can occur. Unfortunately, the rate of maternal mortality is on...

The Risks of Preeclampsia: How It Affects the Mother and the Baby

June 20, 2021

Preeclampsia is a blood pressure disorder that is relatively common during pregnancy. Medical News Today describes preeclampsia as “the most common complication to occur during...

Russ Berkowitz and Jennifer Amdur Awarded Birth Injury Settlement

June 8, 2021

Russ Berkowitz and Jennifer Amdur have been awarded a birth injury settlement on behalf of a baby who sustained a catastrophic stroke during delivery as...

Impacts of Birth Injury for Your Whole Family

May 22, 2021

When a newborn is diagnosed with a birth injury it can impact every member of your family. Understanding these impacts, understanding your coping mechanisms, and...

Why Are NSAIDs Not Recommended During Pregnancy?

April 14, 2021

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are drugs that can cause miscarriages and fetal kidney damage, among other maladies. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...

What Are the Signs of Fetal Distress?

February 12, 2021

Common signs your baby is in distress in the womb include heart rate irregularities, decreased fetal movement, intense cramping (in the mother), vaginal bleeding (in...

Vacuum Extraction Delivery: What Expecting Mothers Should Know

January 27, 2021

Vacuum extraction is a process used during labor that applies a suction cup to the baby’s head and helps “suck” the baby out of the...

What Are the Stages of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?

January 6, 2021

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a catch-all term for brain damage in newborn babies caused by oxygen deprivation and insufficient blood flow. The Sarnat Staging Scale...

What Are the Signs of Umbilical Cord Compression?

December 27, 2020

As a new or expecting parent, ensuring that your child is healthy and safe is one of your top priorities. You expect it to be...