Many Texas babies are delivered via C-section rather than natural birth. Rather than risk injury to the newborn, a C-section could help overcome issues that make natural birth too risky for mother and child, such as an umbilical cord wrapped around the infant’s neck....
What are the risks associated with having a C-section?
In recent years, an increasing number of women in Texas have given birth with a C-section rather than a traditional delivery. While a C-section can be the best option in certain situations, it also poses several risks to both the mother and infant. What are the risks...
Birth injuries and delayed cesarean sections
Mothers in Texas know how common cesarean sections have become. These days, as many as one-third of all children in the U.S. are delivered via C-section. Cesarean sections are a valuable intervention that can save mothers and babies from serious complications and even...
What makes pregnant women more likely to develop sepsis?
Women in Texas who suffer from birth complications may be at an increased risk of developing sepsis, which is the body's reaction to infection. If not treated, it can quickly lead to death. Even if a person recovers, he or she may suffer from permanent disabilities...
Misidentification of the maternal and fetal heart rates
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...
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....
