Birth Injuries

Risk Factors For Umbilical Cord Prolapse

The following risk factors are common and can increase the chance of an umbilical cord prolapse:

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Breech Position: A form of delivery in which the baby is delivered buttocks/foot first, along with the footling breech increasing the chances of umbilical cord prolapse due to the cord slipping past the foot and delivering before the baby.
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Premature Baby
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Artificial Rupture Of Membranes
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Polyhydramnios: An excessive amount of amniotic fluid surrounds the baby

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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...

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