by Marcus Boston | Dec 3, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy), How Lawsuits Work, Medical News
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...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 2, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Nov 25, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Oct 30, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Oct 17, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Oct 15, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Oct 7, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Oct 5, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Oct 1, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...
by Marcus Boston | Sep 26, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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...