by Marcus Boston | Jan 23, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Monitoring uterine pressure during labor is a vital part of ensuring the safety of both mother and baby. When uterine resting pressures exceed 25 mmHg, it can reduce oxygen flow to the baby, increasing the risk of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, HIE, and...
by Marcus Boston | Jan 8, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
What Does a Low Apgar Score Mean? When your baby is diagnosed with HIE, terms like Apgar scores, cerebral palsy, and oxygen deprivation can quickly overwhelm you. A low Apgar score, often discussed after birth, is a tool doctors use to evaluate your...
by Marcus Boston | Jan 3, 2025 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Understanding the Connection Between HIE And Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow during labor or delivery. When the brain is deprived of oxygen for an...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 27, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
When a baby suffers from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), one of the potential long-term outcomes is cerebral palsy (CP). While not every baby with HIE will develop CP, the connection between the two is significant. CP occurs when brain damage impacts...
by Marcus Boston | Dec 19, 2024 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy), How Lawsuits Work, Medical News
Meconium aspiration happens when a baby inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid during labor or delivery. Meconium is the baby’s first stool, and while it’s common for some to pass it before birth, it can pose serious risks if the baby inhales it. When...
