While most parents in New Mexico fondly remember the day their baby was born, that doesn't mean the day was perfect. Birth trauma and birth injuries are still a major problem in U.S. hospitals, and the experience can be confusing and overwhelming for parents. Study...
What are some of the most common birth injuries?
Childbirth may have been largely normalized in our society since major medical advances have made this event much safer for the mother and baby alike. However, that does not mean it is always stress-free, and tragically, in some cases, major birth injuries can occur....
Legal steps to take after a preventable birth injury
The birth of a child is one of the happiest moments of your life, but birth injuries are a reality still faced by many parents in New Mexico. Sadly, research shows that nearly half of all birth injuries are preventable. Birth injury versus birth defect Birth defects...
Birth injuries can come about due to a number of reasons
Having a baby is a blessed event for many New Mexico residents. People who are pregnant do everything in their power to make sure they have healthy pregnancies. When something ends up going wrong due to a birth injury, victims need to know what happened. Knowing what...
What is failure to thrive?
Failure to thrive (FTT) is a condition prevalent in children all over the globe. However, New Mexico has experienced a rise in cases of this condition over the past decade. Children diagnosed with this condition have a lower weight gain rate than other children of the...
What to know about C-section dangers
Every year, thousands of women undergo a cesarean section (C-section) in New Mexico. While this surgery can protect the mother and child in certain situations, it also comes with its own set of risks. If the mother or baby experiences injuries as a result of the...
Premature births: A serious health concern
Parents-to-be in New Mexico may be concerned about the threat of premature birth and preterm labor, both of which may be associated with dangerous outcomes and long-term health problems for mothers and babies. While some premature births are caused by medical...
Fetal distress: its signs and treatment options
Sometimes during pregnancy or labor, a fetus may appear to receive an insufficient amount of oxygen. This, parents in New Mexico should know, is called fetal distress. It should not be confused with birth asphyxia, where a baby is deprived of oxygen for a definite...
Symptoms and causes of cerebral palsy
A child develops cerebral palsy because of damage to the brain late in fetal development or during delivery. When a child in New Mexico is born with cerebral palsy, the cause may not always be clear. However, there are situations in which incidents that happened...
What are brachial plexus injuries?
During the labor and delivery process, some children in New Mexico might suffer brachial plexus injuries. These injuries may cause ongoing problems and require surgical repairs and nerve transfers, depending on the type. The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that...
