by Marcus Boston | Mar 14, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Labor and delivery are meant to be moments of joy, but when a baby’s heart rate drops during labor, it can quickly turn into a high-stakes situation. Prolonged decelerations, when a baby’s heart rate stays too low for too long, are a clear distress signal. They...
by Marcus Boston | Mar 10, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or Cerebral Palsy (CP), parents are often left searching for answers. The medical records may state that the delivery was normal, with no complications or distress. But if everything was fine,...
by Marcus Boston | Mar 5, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Going through a birth injury case is one of the most challenging experiences a mother can face. When it comes to facing a deposition as a mother in your baby’s HIE and CP case, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. You’re being asked to relive some of the...
by Marcus Boston | Feb 26, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is born full-term after a medically induced labor, parents expect a safe delivery. But what happens when things take a turn for the worse, and your baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or Cerebral Palsy (CP)? A term medical...
by Marcus Boston | Feb 18, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy), How Lawsuits Work
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, or HIE, or cerebral palsy, CP, parents often wonder what went wrong during labor and delivery. One of the most concerning factors is the role of excessive contractions, a complication that, when not...
by Marcus Boston | Feb 3, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or later develops Cerebral Palsy (CP), many families struggle with what to do next. A common belief is that unless a doctor or nurse meant to cause harm, there is no legal action to take. This...
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...
