The newborn APGAR score is a test that medical professionals perform on newborn babies to assess their health post-delivery. Depending on the results, physicians may need to provide additional care and vital monitoring. The APGAR score chart is an important component of assessing an infant’s neonatal health, but it’s not comprehensive or definitive. An APGAR …
Recurrent late decelerations are repeated drops in the baby’s heart rate that occur after contractions and return to normal only once the contraction ends. They are a sign that the baby may not be getting enough oxygen and can point to conditions like fetal hypoxemia, fetal acidemia, or potential distress if not managed quickly. These …
Responsibility for an umbilical cord prolapse depends on whether medical negligence played a role. Liability may fall on obstetricians, midwives, hospitals, or other healthcare professionals if they failed to meet the accepted standard of care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. When an umbilical cord prolapse happens, healthcare professionals must act quickly to prevent oxygen deprivation, …
A birth injury lawyer can help prove liability in your case by investigating the details of the injury and the treatment your child received from their medical team. They will also speak with medical experts to help determine the standard of care you and your child should have received and how the care provided deviated …
The birth of a child is supposed to be one of the happiest days in a family’s life. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Approximately 4 million babies are born with a birth injury every year, according to the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC). Parents may be afraid to tell anyone about their …
