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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...
A Baby’s Vision And Hearing Challenges After An HIE Injury
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) at birth, many parents are faced with overwhelming emotions and questions about their child’s future. One area of concern that often arises is how HIE can affect a baby’s senses, particularly...
Does HIE Mean My Baby Will Have Cerebral Palsy?
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), one of the first questions many parents ask is, does HIE mean my baby will have cerebral palsy? It’s a natural concern, as cerebral palsy (CP) is often linked to HIE, which occurs when a...
Fetal Monitoring During Labor And Bradycardia
When a baby is born with a brain injury like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), parents often wonder if signs of distress were missed during labor. One key tool used to monitor a baby’s well-being during labor is the fetal heart monitor, which tracks the...
Placental Insufficiency And HIE
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) after birth, many parents are left wondering what went wrong. One possible cause doctors may discuss is placental insufficiency and HIE, which occurs when the placenta fails to deliver adequate...
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...
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Could A Hidden Infection In The Hospital Have Caused Your Baby’s HIE And Potential Cerebral Palsy Injuries?
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...
What Your Baby’s Apgar Score Can Reveal About Labor, HIE, And Cerebral Palsy
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...
HIE And Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy In Babies
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...
How HIE Leads To Cerebral Palsy
When a baby suffers from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), one of the potential long-term outcomes is cerebral palsy (CP). While not every baby with HIE will develop CP, the connection between the two is significant. CP occurs when brain damage impacts...
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