National Birth Defects Awareness Month: When a Birth Defect May Signal a Preventable Medical Error
January29
National Birth Defects Awareness Month provides an opportunity to shed light on what happens, why it occurs, and what it means for those families facing these challenges. Every month should be an opportunity to discuss these matters. That is especially...
Total Body Cooling Therapy for Newborns With HIE
January12
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious type of newborn brain injury caused by reduced oxygen and/or blood flow to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth. When a newborn’s brain is deprived of oxygen, brain cells can become injured...
Honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Support, Prevention, and Legal Rights for Families
October11
There are many forms of loss people must deal with throughout life, but none is as heartbreaking as that of pregnancy and infant loss. There is an incredible need for support and recognition of how deeply this type of loss...
Infant Mortality Awareness Month: Birth Injury Risks, Baby Safety, and NICU Care in September
September12
Birth injuries are not rare. They happen too commonly and often occur without families knowing what occurred or caused them. During Infant Mortality Awareness Month, we focus on sharing what matters, including what options parents have if their baby’s future...
Birth Injuries in Alexandria: When to Suspect Medical Malpractice and What to Do Next
August22
A birth injury is a devastating medical outcome, especially when you learn that it likely was a preventable incident. As a trusted and experienced Alexandria birth injury lawyer, our legal team at the Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson,...
Understanding the Apgar Score: What It Means for Your Body’s Health – And Your Legal Rights
July19
Every parent hopes their child will be born healthy, and at that moment of birth, there is always a bit of marvel at just how perfect they really are. In some situations, parents learn of complications or concerns, though. One...
Birth Injuries Are Preventable: What Every New Parent and Parent-to-Be Should Know
July5
For those who suffer injuries during the birthing process, it is critical to know that most of these conditions are preventable. More so, if you or your loved one suffered such losses, our Washington, D.C. birth injury lawyer is ready to...
Preventing Birth Injuries in D.C.: Why Trauma Awareness Begins in the Delivery Room
May23
There is nothing quite like the terrifying feeling that comes over a parent after learning that a doctor made a mistake during the birthing process. Your child has injuries and will face various levels of trauma for their future. You...
Spring Babies, Lifelong Impact: Recognizing Signs of a Birth Injury in Your Newborn
April15
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...
What Is Hypoxia in Birth Injuries?
March28
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...