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In 2001, tiny Jacques Poussier was born with the umbilical cord wrapped twice around his neck. This caused perinatal asphyxia, a dangerous condition that can lead to serious birth injuries. But the quick action of doctors saved his life.  Doctors placed Jacques on a cooling blanket to lower his body temperature. After three days,…

Jerky, spastic movements. Poor body control. Walking on tiptoes. These are all periventricular leukomalacia symptoms in infants. They’re signs that something went wrong during gestation or birth.  Has your child received a PVL brain injury diagnosis? We’ll tell you what the symptoms are, and what you can do if doctors are to blame for…

Your baby’s birth injury has turned your world upside down. A thousand questions flood your brain. Now you’re considering pursuing a birth injury claim. But where do you begin? As leaders in birth injury litigation, we know this process can be overwhelming. So let’s dive into the basics of birth injury claims. What is…

For most mothers, pain is a natural part of having a baby. Injuries are sometimes unavoidable. But a birth injury to a mother from negligence? That’s not natural. Every mother likes to believe she’s in good hands when labor pains begin. But what if those hands end up making a grievous mistake? There’s nothing…

Did you know that there are racial disparities in maternal mortality in the U.S.? It’s not just a hunch or an opinion. Data shows that many women get subpar maternal care because of their race. Mothers are losing their lives because of the color of their skin. Worst of all, they’re dying because of…

Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia can suffer severe complications. Those complications can even be fatal when doctors don’t diagnose and treat them in time. In this article, we’ll dive into what preeclampsia is, and how preeclampsia affects the baby.  What is Preeclampsia? High Blood Pressure? Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition that…

We celebrate and anticipate birth so much, we often forget – it’s risky business. Pain and blood loss are inevitable. And hemorrhaging after birth, though rare, is possible.  Below, we’ll explain what postpartum hemorrhaging is and how it happens. We’ll also tell you what you need to sue a doctor when negligence leads to…

“What you don’t know can’t hurt you” That certainly doesn’t apply to undiagnosed preeclampsia. If you have preeclampsia, you need to know. Your life and your baby’s life could depend on it.  In this article, we’ll dive into the key facts about preeclampsia, and what happens if the doctor leaves preeclampsia undiagnosed and untreated. …

Side Effects of Pitocin, Used to Stimulate Uterine Contractions or Induce Labor “We need to induce labor”. When a doctor says those words to a pregnant woman, what follows is often a dose of Pitocin, used to stimulate contractions and cause labor induction. While it’s useful for inducing labor, the side effects of Pitocin…

Uterine rupture is rare. It occurs in less than 1% (0.07%) of pregnancies. But when it does happen, the consequences can be life-threatening. This is why it’s important to know the signs of uterine rupture.  Below, we’ll give you an overview of this dangerous medical emergency. We’ll also discuss what legal steps you can…