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Today, if you asked Lauren Strobel, “Can a baby recover from brain damage?” she’d respond with a resounding “Yes.” When she was born, she had no heartbeat. She wasn’t breathing. Doctors were able to revive her, but she had severe brain activity issues. Initially, her prognosis was poor, with little brain activity and no…

Parents of babies with cerebral palsy (CP) often wonder how their children will manage daily tasks like walking, holding a fork, or brushing their teeth. Since CP is a movement disorder, those challenges are par for the course.  But parents also worry about broader concerns: How will their children perform in school? Does cerebral…

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…

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…

Birth asphyxia is one of the most serious birth injuries. Why? Because it can inflict permanent damage on a baby’s brain. The long-term effects of birth asphyxia range from learning disabilities, to hearing and vision problems, to cerebral palsy.  Did your child suffer asphyxia during birth? Understanding what complications may arise can help you…

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…

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 sodium levels in the blood get too low, it’s crucial to get them back up so our bodies can function properly. However, negligent sodium adjustment, such as raising sodium levels too quickly, can damage the brain.  So, like adding just the right amount of seasoning to a recipe, doctors have to get sodium…

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…

Reassurance. That’s what parents of children with brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth are looking for. They turn to their doctors, families, and friends for reassurance that “everything will be okay.” But even if your child’s doctor gives you a hopeful diagnosis, you may still be wondering, “Can my baby recover from…