Anesthesia is powerful and potentially deadly medicine. It makes perfect sense that there are very strict limits on what kinds of anesthesia doctors can administer to women during labor. Even minor mistakes in dosage or delivery could have fatal consequences for a...
Lack of care by medical staff could result in cerebral palsy
In the lead-up to giving birth, you may want certain things. You might want a girl or hope your child has its father’s eyes. When you enter the hospital to give birth, your desires become simpler. You want your child to be healthy. If the medical staff makes a...
Epidurals may cause birth injury in otherwise healthy pregnancies
When Texas parents are preparing for the birth of their children, they're very excited. They may do everything to take care of themselves and make sure that their babies enjoy a safe delivery. Unfortunately, a mother or baby could suffer a birth injury related to...
Bowel injuries might happen during C-section delivery
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...
