Birth Injuries

Having a baby who is injured at birth is an experience that any expectant mother dreads. These injuries might be minor, however, they can also be very serious. When the child's future is impacted by the birth injury, the parents might opt to seek compensation....

Some women hate the thought of having to be attached to a fetal monitor when they are in labor. While this is a pretty common reaction, it is important to understand the very important reason for the monitoring. Keeping a watchful eye on the fetal heart rate can help...

There comes a point during labor that some women think they can't do it any longer. The pain, effort and exhaustion might catch up with the mother, making her feel ready to just give up. At this point, some doctors may opt to use vacuum assistance to help the woman...

Most birth injuries occur as the baby transits through its mother's birth canal, and fortunately, most are minor that resolve without the need for treatment. Medical advances have greatly reduced the frequency of these incidents, but they do still occur on occasion....

Women in New Mexico and around the country may find that career goals, relationship concerns, and other issues cause them to delay starting families. In fact, the average age of a woman at the time of first giving birth has increased significantly over the past...

A New Mexico expectant mother might be familiar with the potential need for an episiotomy during the delivery process. However, this procedure is not always necessary, and an unneeded one could have long-term health consequences in some cases. A Bronx woman's case is...

A New Mexico mother might have a cesarean delivery for a variety of reasons, including having had a prior C-section, risks to the baby, pregnancy continuing beyond due date, or simple convenience. In some cases, a mother may have a say in the matter, but in other...

New Mexico residents may be interested in a recent Canadian study that compared planned home births with hospital births. For expectant mothers who have no risk factors or complications, having a baby at home can be safe and very beneficial. In fact, according to the...

New Mexico military families may be interested to learn that a family has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a medical malpractice lawsuit that involved a botched birth. The case had been dismissed by a lower court due to the fact that the mother was on...