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There’s a running joke that a baby who takes too long to leave the womb is “getting their hair done”. But prolonged labor can have negative effects on a baby—and that’s no joke. While rare, some prolonged labor complications cause lifelong injuries. What is Prolonged Labor? Prolonged labor is when the process of childbirth…

Blue isn’t a normal color for skin. But that was Baby Sophie’s hue shortly after she was born. Because of birth asphyxia, Sophie was born blue and unresponsive. At some point during delivery, she didn’t get enough oxygen.  Below, we’ll share more of Sophie’s story, and provide helpful information about newborn asphyxia: its causes,…