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...
