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A baby crying is unsettling to hear. But there’s one moment where everyone wants to hear a baby cry—at birth! Why do babies cry when they’re born? Is it a bad thing if they don’t cry? Below, we’ll answer those questions, and provide possible reasons why some babies don’t cry at birth. Why Do…

“Your baby has cerebral palsy—but we don’t know what caused it.” Those words–or something similar— are what most parents hear when their child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). It’s frustrating to not know why. It’s frustrating to be asked to simply accept your child’s fate without asking questions.  But if there’s a chance…

Uterine rupture during labor is one of the most terrible accidents that can happen during birth. But is it really an “accident”? Not always, according to research. This fifty-three-year-long study found that most cases of ruptured uterus are avoidable.  When ruptures do happen, there’s a good chance negligence is involved. One of the biggest…

What would you give up to “fit in” and be accepted? For Jenny Mitchell, the first woman to file a hair relaxer lawsuit for uterine cancer, the desire to conform to society’s beauty standards cost her the ability to have children. But that’s not a choice she made willingly. She didn’t know that hair…

Fetal monitoring strips might look like a child’s jagged scribbles. But they hold much more meaning—and are often the key to preventing birth injuries.  In this article, we’ll explain why fetal heart rate monitoring is essential for a baby’s well-being during birth, and what fetal distress on a monitor looks like.  Fetal Heart Monitoring…

HIE cooling therapy may seem like an odd medical practice. Lowering a baby’s body temperature? That’s downright dangerous, isn’t it? Not if it’s done in a safe, controlled way—in that case, it can be life-saving.  Cooling therapy can have dramatic positive effects on some babies with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Let’s talk about it… What is…

Most mothers who’ve gone through labor want it to be over pronto! But it’s harmful for contractions to come on too fast and too strong. When that happens, the woman might be suffering from uterine tachysystole–and suffering’s a good word for it.  With this condition, contractions can be very painful and long. There may…

Modern medicine has advanced so much that it’s less likely for a newborn to have HIE because of natural causes. But that doesn’t mean doctors no longer make mistakes. Unfortunately, the cause of a newborn’s HIE brain injury is often reckless or negligent medical care.  When that happens, someone is at fault for your…

When you see a doctor, you expect them to use their knowledge and skills to help you feel better. You’re paying for their services the same way you would pay a painter to paint your house.  But what if you don’t feel better after seeing a doctor? What if you feel worse? Can you…

Learning your child has severe HIE may take the wind out of your sails. But you’re not alone. There are professionals and support networks ready to help you set your course once again.   The goal of this article isn’t to provide medical advice but to give you a basic understanding of what severe HIE…