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In this article, we’ll discuss “common” labor and delivery complications. But don’t let the word “common” scare you—birth complications aren’t the norm. Most births are successful and uncomplicated. But when there is a wrinkle, it’s most often one of the issues mentioned below. What Are the Most Common Complications During Birth? According to the…

Like an unpredictable storm, preeclampsia can happen without warning. But once a storm starts, measures can be taken to prevent the hazards that follow it, like floods and power outages. Likewise, to prevent serious complications, doctors must treat untreated preeclampsia effectively and promptly. Below, we’ll discuss: What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition that…

Did you know that the number one cause of infant brain damage is oxygen deprivation? Sadly, many birth complications can lead to a lack of oxygen. Since babies’ brains are very fragile, even just a few minutes of low or no oxygen can cause irreparable damage. Learn more about how brain damage in babies…

Children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy can feel “trapped” in their bodies. They can’t move the way a typical child moves. Speaking is difficult, too. Not to mention eating; even swallowing their favorite foods can be a challenge. Living with SQCP can be incredibly frustrating for kids–and their parents, too! Understanding this condition and…

A diagnosis of HIE changes a baby’s life forever. Families are affected too. They’re on an isolating journey in which the people around them may have never heard of HIE, let alone understand it. This is why HIE awareness is so important. It can offer these families a sense of community, and connect them…

When you hear the word “hypothermia”, you might think of dangerously low body temperature. But one type of hypothermia can be helpful: therapeutic hypothermia for newborns. It’s a treatment that can help babies who are born with certain injuries or complications.  What is Hypothermia Therapy for Newborns? Newborn therapeutic hypothermia cools a baby’s body…

You just found out your child has HIE. One of the questions on your mind is, “What’s the life expectancy for a baby with HIE?”  There isn’t a magical formula to calculate HIE baby life expectancy. But one thing we can assure you is there are plenty of ways to improve the prognosis for…

Does the sight of obstetrical forceps might make you shudder? These long, curved tongs used to help deliver babies almost look medieval. Granted, they’ve been around long before medieval times. But what place do they have in modern medicine? Is the risk of forceps delivery complications too high to warrant their use? We’ll answer…

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,…