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How Hospitals Defend Baby HIE Injuries
How hospitals defend baby HIE injuries is an issue that eventually comes up as parents learn more and more about the birth injury process. For my talk today I will cover 3 of the big areas in which defenses are usually mounted. Please remember that these are...
Baby Loses Oxygen During Labor And Delivery Now CP Diagnosis
Baby loses oxygen during labor and delivery and now a CP diagnosis? Bringing a new life into the world is a profound experience, full of joy and hope. However, when your baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) at birth, it can be...
Was Your Baby’s Oxygen Cut Off During Pregnancy Or Labor And Delivery?
The question of was your baby's oxygen cut off during pregnancy or labor and delivery is an important one from a medical-legal perspective. This was a follow up question posed to me following a talk in which I stressed the need to request fetal heart strip...
The Most Common Error We See By Nurses During Labor & Delivery
The most common error we see by nurses during labor and delivery that can lead to a baby suffering a Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) brain injury at birth is the failure to adequately monitor and respond to a baby in distress. For our talk today a baby in...
How Nurses Help Families Of Newborns With An HIE Brain Injury
Today's post will focus on how nurses help families of newborns with an HIE brain injury, but from the context of how the injury happened and if a birth injury assessment from a birth injury lawyer is warranted. As a mother who has recently given birth to a...
Seeking Justice For A Uterine Rupture And A Baby’s HIE Brain Injury
Seeking justice for a uterine rupture and a baby's HIE brain injury is a topic I am going to cover following my previous talk about umbilical cord compression. Keep in mind I will be talking about this subject from a medical-legal viewpoint and a vaginal birth...
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Signs Your Baby’s HIE May Be Linked to Labor Complications?
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...
Two Questions To Ask About Baby’s Brain Imaging After An HIE Diagnosis
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...
How Prolonged Labor During A Term Medical Induction Can Contribute To An HIE Brain Injury
When a baby suffers a Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) brain injury, it’s often due to a lack of oxygen during birth. One possible cause of oxygen deprivation is prolonged labor, especially when it follows a medical induction. How prolonged labor during a...
Was Your Baby’s HIE Brain Injury From A Nuchal Cord Preventable
When your baby is diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and a nuchal cord is present, it’s natural to question if this injury could have been avoided. Was your baby’s HIE brain injury from a nuchal cord preventable? Let’s explore how careful...
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