by Marcus Boston | Oct 9, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When parents learn their newborn has hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), one of the most pressing questions is when the brain injury happened. The answer often lies in the powerful combination of two key pieces of evidence: the fetal heart monitor...
by Marcus Boston | Oct 7, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
In legal cases involving hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a single question often becomes the central battleground: When did the baby’s brain injury happen? The answer to this question determines everything about responsibility and whether the...
by Marcus Boston | Sep 16, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
During labor and delivery, a baby’s heart rate monitor is their primary voice, providing a real-time narrative of their well-being. When medical professionals heed its warnings, outcomes are typically positive. However, when its critical signs are overlooked,...
by Marcus Boston | Sep 11, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
A baby’s heartbeat on a monitor is meant to be a sound of comfort. But sometimes, that steady rhythm shifts into a dangerous pattern, signaling that oxygen is being cut off. This is the reality of a Category 3 fetal heart strip, a clear warning sign that, when...
by Marcus Boston | Aug 13, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Umbilical cord compression during labor is a serious concern that can lead to life altering outcomes for babies. The hidden danger of umbilical cord compression during labor is often underestimated, but understanding its risks and warning signs can make a...
