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Injury to the brachial plexus leads to reduced function, life-long pain, and even paralysis of the arms. Erb’s Palsy is a form of injury that happens during birth, but risks to this complex of nerves can happen to anyone in an accident. Surgery to correct the problem is possible, but the outcomes of the surgery …

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Infant brain damage can be caused by a lot of things, but a common one is when a baby’s head is jostled too much. Shaking a baby can cause a syndrome that can lead to permanent infant brain damage or death. Sadly, some new parents cannot handle the stress of a baby and do things …

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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn, or PPHN, sounds like a blood pressure condition but it’s much worse than that. It’s a defect of the heart that slows blood from moving from one side of the heart to the other. This causes pressure to build up in the vessels, but it also causes a reduction …

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Internal bleeding is a serious sign, especially when it happens around the head. Infants are at an increased risk of brain bleeding due to their soft skulls. It’s just one reason why it’s so important to hold infants right and stop them from bumping their heads. It’s also why this next story is so egregious. …

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One risk of pregnancy that can become quite serious is an infection. Infections can spread to any tissue of the body, including the womb and the umbilical cord. Infection of the womb when there is an unborn baby is called chorioamnionitis. It’s an extremely serious condition that can cause the baby and the mother to …

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Infant Torticollis is a condition when the muscles of a baby’s neck shorten due to strain. Think of it like a really strong crick in the neck without the pain. Babies with the condition have limited mobility in the neck. A sign of this is when a baby’s head is tilted to one side while …

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People who have life-long disabilities from birth traumas often face discrimination as they age. Many employers will turn them away because they’re afraid they can’t do the job or will raise their insurance rates, despite anti-discrimination laws. One store in Matthews, NC is trying to change the employment culture of the city by only hiring …

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Kernicterus is a funny word for a very serious condition. It is a type of brain damage caused by untreated infant jaundice. It may surprise you to know that infant jaundice is quite common, happening in about half of all births. Romper.com explains the facts. Jaundice is a sign that there is a problem with …

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Another form of palsy is facial palsy. Bell’s Palsy is the most common type, but there are other forms. The symptoms are similar. The nerves and the muscles of the face do not communicate for some reason and cause paralysis or shaking. Birth injuries can cause this illness. However, it can be treatable. According to …

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An umbilical cord strangulation is a rare event, but it can cause all kinds of complications. It can even kill the child as they are born. Surprisingly, it doesn’t have to wrap around the neck to kill a baby. If it wraps around a limb, it can still cut off enough pressure to keep the …

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A hematoma happens when blood escapes a blood vessel and collects inside the body in a clot.  It’s a type of internal bleeding that can be fatal, depending on the vessel and the location. Infants can receive these during traumatic birth or through negligent medical practices. However, many infant hematomas are due to injury after …

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Physical struggles aren’t the only things children with disabilities face. They can also face social issues for their medical needs. Children with disorders like cerebral palsy can be bullied by their peers for being different than them, even at very young ages. KVUE News reported on one such incident where a 5-year-old was bullied for …

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Brachial Plexus Palsy is a condition closely related to Erb’s Palsy. The same complex of nerves are damaged and causes problems in the use of the arms. But people with determination are able to overcome many of the challenges of this disorder. Metro West Daily News reported on a man, Cole Thomas, who wanted to …

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Babies aren’t the only ones at risk during a birth. Mothers can also receive injuries due to problems caused by a hospital. One woman in Pensacola has been suffering excruiating pain after an epidural was stuck in her back for at least four days. WEARTV has the story. A new mother was ready to give …

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Shoulder dystocia is a condition that only happens in 0.2-0.3% of pregnancies. What happens is that the baby’s shoulders get stuck against the mother’s pelvis during delivery. This can cause a number of side effects to both the baby and the mother that require serious treatment. One of the major risk factors for shoulder dystocia …

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It only took three hours for a six-member jury to award over $200 million to a family whose baby suffered a brain injury at birth. The Seattle Times has the story. The defendant in the case was John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. The reason for the award was bad advice from the doctors. The mother, …