Birth Injuries

April Is HIE Awareness Month Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, also known as HIE, is one of the most common brain injuries a child may sustain during the birthing process. Many children are born in April each year. Their arrival should bring...

During labor and delivery, the baby may not receive enough oxygen to the brain due to complications. This is known as hypoxia, and it can cause severe and permanent birth injuries. Hypoxia is often the result of medical malpractice, and...

The birth of a child is a moment filled with joy and anticipation, but complications during labor and delivery can sometimes lead to injuries that affect a newborn’s health. While some birth injuries are minor and resolve quickly, others can...

Umbilical cord compression is a potentially serious condition that affects a baby’s oxygen and blood supply prior to or during birth. If not diagnosed and properly treated, umbilical cord compression can result in serious consequences, including severe brain damage and...

Hypoglycemia occurs when a person’s blood glucose levels fall below normal. If the glucose levels become dangerously low, it can cause various health complications, including reduced brain function. Several factors can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in a newborn baby,...

There are few things more heart-breaking for new parents than finding out that their newborn baby suffered a birth injury. The only thing that could make the situation even more devastating is if the injury resulted from medical negligence and...

Shoulder dystocia is a complication that can occur during childbirth, presenting serious risks to the mother and the baby. It happens when the baby’s shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone during delivery. Understanding the causes of shoulder dystocia...

Over half of all babies born in the United States have some degree of jaundice, which is a condition that occurs when there is a buildup of a chemical called bilirubin in the baby’s bloodstream. Common symptoms of jaundice include...

It is very common for expectant parents to have concerns about their baby’s health from the time they find out about the pregnancy to the moment that their baby enters the world. While most babies are born without any health...

A family was recently awarded a verdict of $31.6 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit against MyMichigan Health. The lawsuit alleged that negligent care during childbirth resulted in severe brain damage for their daughter. While this case was not won...