by Marcus Boston | Jul 17, 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 often wonder: Was this preventable? Many mothers struggle to understand whether their child’s injury resulted from medical negligence or was simply...
by Marcus Boston | Jul 8, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is born blue or pale, it’s a moment that can leave parents with many questions. Could this be a sign of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)? Can being born blue be a sign of HIE? While the answer isn’t simple, it’s an important...
by Marcus Boston | Jun 23, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
During labor, fetal heart rate monitoring is meant to keep your baby safe. But what happens when the monitor shows signs of distress, yet the medical team calls it “reassuring”? How a misread monitor strip can lead to a baby’s HIE brain injury is a...
by Marcus Boston | Jun 9, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby suffers a brain injury like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or is later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, families deserve clear answers. Too often, hospitals point to infection, typically chorioamnionitis, as the explanation. They may claim the...
by Marcus Boston | May 27, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
The birth of a child should be a joyful experience, but when labor takes an unexpected turn, it can leave parents with unanswered questions and deep concerns. When labor takes too long and the baby shows signs of distress, the consequences can be life-changing....
by Marcus Boston | Apr 29, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Learning that your baby had a nuchal cord at birth and now has a diagnosis like HIE or cerebral palsy can leave you with many questions. Many parents are told the umbilical cord being wrapped around the baby’s neck was simply unavoidable. But while nuchal cords...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 2, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or Cerebral Palsy (CP), families are rightfully focused on their child’s care, not legal battles. But time is critical, and waiting too long could mean losing the chance to uncover whether...
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...
