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Frequently Asked Questions

About Birth Injuries

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Can a compressed umbilical cord cause brain injury?

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My baby was stuck during delivery, could he have a brain injury?

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There was meconium present when my water broke, could this mean anything?

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Something went wrong during my labor and delivery, what can I do?

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My cord gas numbers were low, is this okay?

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What are signs of a brain injury that I can look for in my newborn?

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As a new mother, should I feel guilty about my baby’s birth injury?

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What is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)?

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If the parents decide not to file a birth injury claim, can the child do it when she gets older?

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How can a birth injury attorney help me and my baby?

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Can a placental separation cause a birth injury?

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The umbilical cord was delivered before my baby, does that mean anything?

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The doctors will not help me, what should I do?

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I feel like I am getting the run around with my child’s diagnosis, is there anything I can do?

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No one in my family has cerebral palsy, how can it be genetic?

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I did not cause my baby’s brain injury, why are the doctors blaming me?

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Can the hospital be held accountable for my baby’s birth injury?

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How was my baby’s arm broken during delivery?

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Meconium was present when my water broke, can I effect my baby?

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How Can We Prevent HIE At Birth?

  The question of how can we prevent HIE at birth is one that families voice concern over when they contact us after their baby has been diagnosed with an HIE injury. For many families, HIE is something that is not really talked about beforehand because of the...

Is HIE Diagnosed At Birth?

  Is HIE diagnosed at birth? The short answer to the question is yes, and no. An HIE diagnosis can depend on many factors, with the severity of the injury and the facts surrounding birth playing a crucial role in the process. Because HIE is such a rare injury,...

What Area Of The Brain Does HIE Affect In A Baby?

  What area of the brain does HIE affect in a baby? The answer to this question can depend in some instances on the severity of the injury. As for the question, this is a follow up of an educational article that I recently wrote regarding how an HIE injury can...

What Are The Long Term Effects Of HIE For A Baby?

  Today we will tackle what are the long term effects of HIE for a baby? Once parents are told that their baby has suffered a traumatic brain injury, many will immediately begin to think about not only will their baby survive the injury, but how will the long...

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