FAQs | Birth Injury Lawyers Group

How Do I Know if My Baby Has Developmental Delays?

In some cases, parents are the first to know if their baby has developmental delays. You may notice that your...

Are Developmental Delays Permanent?

In many cases, developmental delays are permanent. While some are temporary and the child can catch up with their peers...

Can You Refuse Forceps Delivery?

If your obstetrician discusses some of the possibilities for the delivery of your baby, you may wonder, “Can you refuse...

What Happens in a Forceps Delivery?

During a forceps delivery, the attending medical staff will use a type of metal tool meant to guide the baby...

Can Hydrocephalus Be Fatal?

Yes, in serious cases, hydrocephalus can lead to death. Hydrocephalus places pressure on the brain due to the increase of...

What Is Suspected Fetal Macrosomia?

Suspected fetal macrosomia is a doctor’s prediction that you may be delivering a large baby. If your doctor or other...

What Causes Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia?

If you are not getting enough vitamin B9, it could cause a folic acid deficiency anemia. This deficiency could cause...

What Is the Main Cause of Hydrocephalus?

After hearing about some of the dangerous conditions that may occur in newborns, you may be wondering, what is the...

What Are the Early Signs of Apraxia?

If your baby went through a difficult birth, you may be concerned about the possibility a brain injury occurred. You...

How Is Infant Apraxia Treated?

As you go through your pregnancy, you may hear about several unfamiliar disorders for children and one being apraxia. This...

How Do I Know If My Child Has Hydrocephalus?

After complications during the birth of your baby, you may be asking yourself, how do I know if my child...

Can a Child Outgrow Apraxia?

When you receive a diagnosis of apraxia for your child, you may be wondering can a child outgrow apraxia? For...

What Happens If Hydrocephalus Is Left Untreated?

According to studies from the Brain Foundation, a neurological research organization, untreated hydrocephalus can lead to severe disabilities, possibly even...

Can Hydrocephalus Be Treated?

Yes, there are several treatments for hydrocephalus in newborns, but they most commonly involve invasive surgeries. Research from Mayo Clinic...

Child Birth Injury Risk Factors

Birth injuries can sometimes occur as a part of the birth process, but many are preventable. When a doctor fails...

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What Causes Erb’s Palsy?

The causes of Erb’s palsy often stem from the result of a difficult birth or medical negligence. Learning the exact...

A baby being treated for jaundice at the hospital

What Is Hyperbilirubinemia?

Hyperbilirubinemia means your baby’s blood contains excessive amounts of bilirubin. Bilirubin is made when your baby’s red blood cells break...

Tethered Spinal Cord Lawyers

A tethered spinal cord (TSC) occurs when the spinal cord remains improperly attached to other tissues at the base of...

Coordination disorders are just one of many symptoms of cerebral palsy. Read the rest of this article to learn more about these and what to do.

What Are the Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy?

There are many symptoms of cerebral palsy, but they all stem from the same reason: damage to the brain. Doctors...

Caput Succedaneum Lawyer

A caput succedaneum is a birth injury that leaves babies with swollen scalps and heads, as well as scalp and...