How long Bell’s palsy lasts is dependent on your specific child. Usually, though, the temporary paralysis of facial muscles lasts between 3 and 6 months. Symptoms may include a droopy face, crooked smile, the inability to keep one eye open, dry eye, and pain behind the ear, headache, loss of taste, and difficulty eating. In …
When you are told your newborn suffers from a brain bleed, one of the first things you will want to know is how brain bleeds in babies are diagnosed. Typically, a head ultrasound is recommended for all babies born prior to the thirtieth week of pregnancy. This routine head ultrasound is performed once in the …
Your newborn might suffer from several different types of brain hemorrhages as the result of a serious birth injury. Although some symptoms may be similar, each type of brain hemorrhage will have their own symptoms. Some types of bleeding in the brain and their corresponding symptoms include: Subarachnoid HemorrhageWhen your child suffers from a subarachnoid …
When your newborn is the victim of a birth injury that results in a brain hemorrhage, he is very likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for monitoring, supportive care, and other stabilizing treatments. Often, infants with bleeding in the brain may not exhibit symptoms right away, which makes monitoring them …
A rupture of blood vessels causes brain bleeds in babies at birth. This rupture can be the result of a serious illness, a blood clotting problem, or a birth injury caused by pressure on your baby’s skull. Your child’s brain bleed might be the result of forceps or vacuum extractors used during delivery, your baby …
If you suspect your baby of having a brain bleed, you want a fast, accurate diagnosis and a favorable prognosis for their future. The first inkling of concern for your baby probably started when you noticed typical symptoms of brain bleeds in babies. The symptoms you noticed might include any or all of the following: …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, developmental delays and disabilities are physical, learning, and behavioral impairments. In some cases, these impairments are caused by a maternal condition or an injury at birth. Some are due to undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or untreated infections and other prenatal or genetic disorders. Developmental delays have a serious …
Infant seizures can be an early sign of epilepsy or another nervous system disorder. Watching a baby with a seizure is frightening. Newborns with seizures usually require expensive, around-the-clock neonatal care. As a parent, you may wonder if there was something that your doctor or healthcare provider could have done to prevent this condition. If …
The treatment prescribed for a newborn with Erb’s palsy can vary based on the severity of their injury. In general, most children respond favorably to a conservative approach with supportive physical therapy performed daily at home with the help of a parent. Babies with Erb’s palsy require close monitoring by a doctor or therapist to …
The cognition issues faced by newborns who suffer brain damage because of a birth injury vary widely, from very mild learning disabilities to severe impairment that prevents independent living. While cerebral palsy is thought of as a motor disorder, many children also suffer cognition issues and intellectual deficits, although they often go undiagnosed until the …
Heterotopic ossification occurs when the body begins to grow bone in an area of soft tissue where there is usually no bone. This is most common in a joint, often the elbow or hip. There is no known definitive cause of heterotopic ossification or any indication of what triggers this abnormal bone growth to occur …
If your infant suffered brain damage as a result of a birth injury, they are at an increased risk for seizures. Seizures resulting from brain trauma—whether physical trauma or trauma caused by lack of oxygen to the brain—often begin early and may be the first indication of brain damage. Working with a trusted doctor, most …
Preeclampsia can lead to brain injuries in newborns. When a pregnant woman has high blood pressure, the baby can experience a reduction in blood flow through the placenta. This means less oxygen and fewer nutrients reach the developing brain, and the baby may suffer brain injuries. This type of brain injury can cause physical and …
It is possible that your child’s Erb’s Palsy could have been prevented if medical malpractice occurred during birth. Erb’s Palsy Lawsuits Erb’s Palsy is generally seen as an avoidable injury. The condition causes nerve damage and disrupts mobility, and generally occurs during delivery when a baby’s neck is unnaturally stretched as its head and shoulders …
A caput succedaneum is a birth injury that leaves babies with swollen scalps and heads, as well as scalp and facial bruising. When a caput succedaneum injury complicates the birth of your baby, it can lead to additional ongoing complications. Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at 1-800-222-9529 for a free consultation to help you …
