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Why Does Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Gas Matter?
Today we will discuss why does your baby's umbilical cord matter in the context of a traumatic brain injury at birth. The type of brain injury that we will be covering is a hypoxic brain injury. Understanding the umbilical cord gas can be critical in...
How Oxygen Deprivation At Birth Can Cause Cerebral Palsy
Oxygen deprivation at birth can cause cerebral palsy in some cases. This issue comes up frequently with families who may have recently been given an HIE diagnosis for their baby. For many families this is the first time they have had to think about something...
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...
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What Parents Notice About Their Baby After An HIE Diagnosis And How It Ties To Their Brain Injury
Many parents, after the traumatic experience of their child’s birth, describe similar concerning details about their baby. These details can be important in understanding whether a brain injury like Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) occurred. Parents often...
Your Baby’s Seizures At Birth And An HIE Brain Injury
One of the most alarming moments for any new mother is seeing their baby suffer from seizures soon after birth. If your baby has been diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and is experiencing seizures, it may indicate serious brain injury. In...
Fetal Heart Rate And HIE: Why Monitoring During Labor is Critical
When you are in labor, your baby’s heart rate is one of the most important indicators of their well-being. Monitoring the heart rate during labor can help detect potential issues early, such as oxygen deprivation, which could lead to hypoxic-ischemic...
How Life Care Planning Can Help Your HIE Baby’s Future
When a baby suffers a Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) brain injury, parents often face a future full of uncertainties, especially regarding their child’s medical needs and care. This is where a life care planner becomes essential. These professionals help...
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