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Understanding the Relationship between Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice

May 20, 2024

Bringing a child into the world should be one of the most joyous times in a parent’s life. Sadly, for some parents, this time can...

Maternal Trauma During Forceps and Vacuum Delivery: A Concern Not Accounted For in Existing Data

November 16, 2023

It is the hope of every parent that their child experiences a safe and complication-free delivery as they enter the world. Unfortunately, some deliveries do...

“The Birthing Mother is A Joint Victim of the Malpractice:” The Connecticut Supreme Court Validates the Emotional Injuries of Birthing Parents Whose Infants Suffer Birth Injuries

September 18, 2023

When an individual learns that they are going to have a baby, it can be one of the happiest times in life. They make plans,...

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...