The day your child is born is a joyous occasion. You waited patiently for nine long months, and the moment you’ve been longing for has finally arrived. The thought of holding your new precious son or daughter offers hope for a fulfilling future with the ones you love the most. Until the heartwarming childbirth experience …
If you are a parent, you can understand the exhilarating feeling that comes with a child’s birth. However, that day may quickly change to the scariest if things go wrong during labor and delivery. Medical personnel often take all reasonable measures to prevent birth injuries during labor and delivery. There are instances when a medical …
Birth asphyxia is a condition that occurs when a baby is deprived of oxygen during birth. It can happen if the umbilical cord comes out too quickly, if there’s a problem with the placenta or if the baby doesn’t breathe right away after birth. The condition usually isn’t fatal, but it can cause problems with …
An oxygen deprivation that leads to asphyxia can be fatal. Some types of asphyxiation can prove especially deadly because they occur when you’re around others, who may be unable to sense something is wrong. There are four types of asphyxiation, each with its own symptoms and causes: suffocation, strangulation, mechanical asphyxia, and drowning. You can …
