Having a baby is exciting for most Texas mothers. When people go to the hospital for the birth of their babies, the medical staff will place monitors to detect and monitor the fetal heart rate. This helps to make certain that the baby is still alive and to monitor for...
In US hospitals, sepsis is the leading cause of death
Sepsis is a two-edged sword for patients in Texas hospitals. On the one hand, it's the body’s attempt to respond to an injury or infection. On the other hand, it is a very serious medical condition that can lead to amputation, organ failure, tissue damage, or even...
How anesthesia can affect the birthing process
Expecting parents in Texas want their children to come into the world in the safest manner possible. At the same time, most women want some type of pain relief when it's time to go into labor. Before giving birth, parents should understand the types of anesthesia and...
Dangers of shoulder dystocia during labor and delivery
Shoulder dystocia is a painful birth injury that can hurt both mothers and their babies. While shoulder dystocia is fairly uncommon in Texas, it still occurs during some births. There are several risk factors for shoulder dystocia. When doctors think that it might...
Cerebral palsy and birth injuries
Cerebral palsy is a very common disability that affects the way children move. Anywhere from 1 to 4 babies per 1,000 births will be diagnosed with cerebral palsy. CP can vary in severity, with some people showing mild symptoms and others intense ones. There are...
Claims for birth injuries
Welcoming a new baby is often one of the most joyous times in a family's life. Sometimes, in spite of all the best-laid plans, something goes wrong, and a birth injury occurs. In Texas, frequently seen birth injuries to babies include skull injuries and cerebral...
Birth Injuries Due to Improper Medical Care Affect Many Families
When Texas mothers give birth, the last thing they're thinking about is the potential for their babies to be injured during birth. They're thinking about giving birth to babies that are healthy and happy. When babies are born healthy, everything is great....
New hope in the fight against birth injuries
Doctors say a blood test given shortly after birth to newborns deprived of oxygen during the birth process may be able to pinpoint which of the babies face the greatest risk of neurological diseases like epilepsy or cerebral palsy. Medical professionals in Texas are...
