by Marcus Boston | Dec 27, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby suffers from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), one of the potential long-term outcomes is cerebral palsy (CP). While not every baby with HIE will develop CP, the connection between the two is significant. CP occurs when brain damage impacts...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 19, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy), How Lawsuits Work, Medical News
Meconium aspiration happens when a baby inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid during labor or delivery. Meconium is the baby’s first stool, and while it’s common for some to pass it before birth, it can pose serious risks if the baby inhales it. When...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 12, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When labor and delivery don’t go as planned, every decision made by the medical team can have a lasting effect on your baby’s health. For mothers whose babies have been diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), understanding the choices made during...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 11, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a mother shared her story about her baby’s birth, it was heart-wrenching. Her baby was born deep blue, silent, and lifeless. She described how the medical team rushed to force oxygen into her baby, later learning that her baby had suffered a brain injury...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 6, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), many parents are left with questions about how it happened and whether it could have been prevented. One important piece of this puzzle is umbilical cord blood gas analysis. This test provides...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 5, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), parents often wonder if the injury could have been prevented. In some cases, medical mistakes made during labor and delivery are to blame. Under certain circumstances, hospitals can be held...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 3, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy), How Lawsuits Work, Medical News
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), many parents wonder what went wrong. One possible cause is partial prolonged asphyxia, which happens when a baby doesn’t get enough oxygen during labor. This condition can develop over time...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 2, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When your baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), understanding what happened can feel overwhelming. Imaging tests performed shortly after birth can provide critical clues about the timing and cause of your baby’s brain injury. By focusing...
