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When you deal with a birth injury, it can feel devastating. After all, in the midst of what should feel completely celebratory, you instead have to deal with the reality that your child might suffer permanent damage or even face death. On top of that, most birth...
When someone you love dies unexpectedly, it is very difficult to process. When the death occurs due to the negligence of another person, it can add to the overall stress of the situation. You are not alone if all you can think about is how the death was needless and...
The full term for pregnancy is 39 to 40 weeks. Birthing technology has significantly improved, but unfortunately, premature cases still happen. According to March of the Dimes, babies born prematurely account for one in ten of every birth. If you delivered your child...
If you are expecting to welcome a new baby into your family in the coming months, you probably have some concerns about both your delivery and the health of your new child. Fortunately, birth-related injuries to mothers and babies are comparatively rare in New Mexico...
During a recent visit to the hospital, you learned your surgeon operated on the wrong body part. You know you likely have grounds for legal action, but you do not understand how the mistake happened. WebMD explores various reasons for wrong-site surgery mistakes. By...
Birth injuries occur to many babies in New Mexico and elsewhere. Sadly, some of these injuries are avoidable with the right type of screening. You should know about certain tests that can be done throughout your pregnancy to detect or even prevent birth injuries. When...
Residents of New Mexico expect to be able to seek medical care and get the right treatment. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case as medical mistakes can occur and result in harm. Medication errors can be devastating in spite of being preventable. What are...
With over 6,000 prescriptions available, an occasional medical error can be expected. However, a mistake with a prescription can cause adverse reactions, which could cross into medical malpractice. There are several types of medication errors a patient in Albuquerque,...
Most of the time, an infant is born without undue complications, much to the relief of the family. However, lack of oxygen is a problem that occurs to a surprising number of newborns and requires immediate medical intervention. Overview of birth injuries Of the 1...
Birth injuries happen to newborns every single day. Sadly, many babies in New Mexico might experience a birth injury due to a medical mistake. Children can experience a minor or major birth injury. These are some that are more common. What is a birth injury? A birth...
