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...
What major and minor birth injuries can babies suffer?
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...
Is medical malpractice to blame for your birth injury?
Birth injuries can be heartbreaking for families in New Mexico. Affecting mothers, babies or both, birth injuries make what should be a joyous time difficult and painful. Some birth injuries can occur naturally. This is especially true if there's a circumstance like...
Hospital birth traumas and injuries are increasing
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...
