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How Does My Baby Make A Claim For Their HIE Brain Injury?
How does my baby make a claim for their HIE brain injury at birth? This was a question that was posed to me by a mother who was looking for a way to help her baby following a traumatic brain injury like HIE. Mom made it clear to me that she did not want to sue...
Nurse Liability With A Baby’s HIE Brain Injury
The focus today is on nurse liability with a baby's HIE brain injury. To understand the context of this post you must know a little bit of a conversation that took place with a mother I spoke with regarding a birth injury investigation. This mother,...
Placenta Problems At Birth Caused Birth Injury?
Did the doctors say initially that placenta problems at birth caused your baby's birth injury? Today I will provide guidance to those families looking for official information on the status of their placenta and why this is important when finding answers for...
Baby’s Life Expectancy With An HIE Brain Injury
For today's discussion we will cover a baby’s life expectancy with an HIE brain injury at birth. This is an extremely emotional topic and understandably so. Even though there are studies, models, and charts that cover this issue, life expectancy is not...
A Second Opinion Regarding A Baby’s HIE Diagnosis
A second opinion regarding a baby's HIE diagnosis can be extremely helpful and insightful for a family looking for answers. In discussing this today, the focus will be on how we see second opinions in the context of birth injury investigations for families, and...
HIE Birth Injury Signs?
Today I am going to discuss a follow up to a post I recently did explaining from a medical legal standpoint the impact of a baby being blue at birth. HIE birth injury signs, especially following birth, can encompass many things. Parents new to the HIE journey...
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Cooling Therapy For Babies With HIE: What Parents Need to Know
When your baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) at birth, doctors may recommend cooling therapy as part of the treatment plan. Cooling therapy for babies with HIE, what parents need to know, will help guide you through how this treatment...
Uterine Tachysystole: A Hidden Danger To Mothers And Babies That Can Lead To HIE
When expecting a baby, most parents focus on a safe and healthy delivery. However, there are some lesser-known conditions that can pose serious risks to both mother and baby. One of these is uterine tachysystole, a condition that occurs when contractions happen...
Prolonged Labor Risks And HIE Brain Injuries In Babies
When a mother’s labor extends beyond a typical time frame, the dangers of prolonged labor can become significant. Prolonged labor is often defined as labor lasting more than 20 hours for first-time mothers and more than 14 hours for women who have had prior...
What Happens When the NICU Says Your Baby Needs Oxygen Support: Could It Be HIE?
Hearing that your baby needs oxygen support in the NICU can be overwhelming. For many parents, this moment sparks questions and concerns about their baby's health. One possible reason for oxygen support could be Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), a brain...
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