by Marcus Boston | Jan 23, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Monitoring uterine pressure during labor is a vital part of ensuring the safety of both mother and baby. When uterine resting pressures exceed 25 mmHg, it can reduce oxygen flow to the baby, increasing the risk of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, HIE, and...
by Marcus Boston | Jan 14, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When your baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or later with Cerebral Palsy (CP), it’s natural to ask what happened during labor. One important factor to consider is absent fetal heart rate variability, a warning sign that can point to...
by Marcus Boston | Jan 13, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and potentially cerebral palsy, parents are often left searching for answers. One possible cause that isn’t always explained is chorioamnionitis, a bacterial infection of the amniotic sac. This...
by Marcus Boston | Jan 8, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
What Does a Low Apgar Score Mean? When your baby is diagnosed with HIE, terms like Apgar scores, cerebral palsy, and oxygen deprivation can quickly overwhelm you. A low Apgar score, often discussed after birth, is a tool doctors use to evaluate your...
by Marcus Boston | Jan 3, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Understanding the Connection Between HIE And Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow during labor or delivery. When the brain is deprived of oxygen for an...