These days, giving birth is safer than it has ever been in the past. On top of that, the country's statistics for birth and labor show that it is a relatively safe thing for most mothers to go through. Though a minority of babies end up in harm's way, this does not...
Sadly, birth injuries might be more common than you believe. According to the CDC, three percent of every baby born in the United States suffers a birth defect. These defects are also the leading cause of infant fatality, contributing to 20 percent of all infant...
Though most births in the country happen healthily and with no harm or injury to mother or baby, that is unfortunately not always the case. Shoulder dystocia is one instance of how birth injuries can and do affect newborns to this day. Defining shoulder dystocia March...
Hospital understaffing has been an ongoing issue in the industry for decades by this point. Unfortunately, due to recent circumstances, this issue has only worsened at an incredible pace. Negligence is just one of the many issues tied directly to understaffing, too....
These days, upwards of 6,000 prescription medications exist. Needless to say, it is expected for some mix-ups and errors to happen every now and then. Unfortunately, these mistakes can sometimes lead to adverse or even life-threatening reactions. In such cases, it...
Hospitals have an ongoing issue of overcrowding and understaffing. This has led to numerous problems over the years, such as unintentional neglect from overworked staff. It is important for the advocates of hospitalized individuals to keep an eye out for potential...
If your newborn has a cone-shaped head or swelling beneath his or her scalp, doctors may have given you a hard-to-understand diagnosis: caput succedaneum. According to Stanford Medicine, this medical term, which is Latin, simply means your infant has localized...
The last thing parents want is for their newborn to suffer a birth injury. Unfortunately, birth injuries can result from defects, accidental trauma or medical malpractice. Newborn cephalohematoma is just one of the many risks associated with birth. What is it? Newborn...
Perhaps your elderly mother is living in a nursing home. She has some mobility issues but is healthy overall. Recently, there was an infection outbreak and your mother’s well-being is a concern to you. Here are three of the most common infections in nursing homes...
When you first enter the hospital and begin to go into labor, you may feel overwhelmed by everything going on around you. If your doctor chooses to use forceps during the delivery, they may fail to use them in a safe and proper way. This kind of misuse can leave you...
