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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...

How Abnormal Fetal Lie or Malpresentation Is Identified

December 19, 2020

When a fetus is in the womb, its positioning can greatly impact the risk of complications arising during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. In the majority...

How Much Compensation Can I Claim for Cerebral Palsy?

November 19, 2020

A cerebral palsy is a group of movement disorders that can begin early in childhood and impact the rest of a child’s life. As a...

Umbilical Cord Problems Leading to HIE

October 12, 2020

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a potentially serious brain disorder that results from a fetus receiving an inadequate supply of oxygen during pregnancy, labor, or delivery....

What Is the Most Severe Form of Cerebral Palsy?

October 6, 2020

Learning that your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy can be devastating. When you are expecting, all you want is to have a healthy...

Why Are Abnormal Presentations Dangerous for the Fetus?

September 12, 2020

During pregnancy, there are several factors that can potentially lead to complications for the mother, the fetus, or both. One of these factors is the...

Severe Complications for Women during Childbirth

August 6, 2020

Despite all of the recent advances in modern medicine, severe complications for women during childbirth are on the rise. According to data published by the...

What Is the Most Common Disability Symptom of Cerebral Palsy?

July 12, 2020

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a form of disability that develops as a result of a fetus receiving a limited supply of oxygen during pregnancy, during...

Vision and Hearing Impairments Associated with HIE

July 6, 2020

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a potentially serious complication of childbirth that results from an inadequate oxygen supply to the fetus’s brain during pregnancy, labor, or...