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The joy of welcoming a newborn into the world can scarcely be matched, but parents who worry about the health of their child may notice strange swelling on their baby’s head. This condition, known as caput succedaneum, is relatively common, but new parents may...
Shoulder dystocia is a rare but serious complication that can occur during childbirth. It happens when one or both of the baby’s shoulders become lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone after the head has been delivered. While most births proceed without complications, a failure...
Birth injuries can cause devastating and long-lasting effects for both newborn children and their families. In Illinois, these injuries affect approximately 7 out of every 1,000 births. If your family is dealing with the aftermath of a birth injury, you may have legal options....
Delivering a baby can turn from routine to an emergency if the baby experiences shoulder dystocia. Knowing what it is, who is most at risk, and the potential birth injuries a baby can suffer are important to determine what to do if your child...
A doctor’s negligence when a mother is either pregnant or in the labor and delivery process could cause lasting injuries. Some of these injuries could affect a child’s appearance and function for the rest of their lives. Bell’s palsy is one type of birth...
The birth of a baby is typically filled with joy for the new parents, siblings, and many others close to the family. However, when the unexpected happens, such as an infant skull fracture, that perfect day could become a worst nightmare. How Do Skull...
It is sometimes crucial for an obstetrician to make the decision for a cesarean section delivery during childbirth. The doctor could reach this determination before the mother even goes into labor because of certain risk factors that would be involved. Alternatively, they may decide...