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Osmotic demyelination syndrome as a birth injury is very rare. It has happened to just a handful of pregnant women. But when you’re that “one in a million”, you want answers, even if they’re hard to find.  Below, we’ll shed some light on an obscure, but very important topic: how osmotic demyelination syndrome relates…

A traumatic brain injury at birth places two heavy burdens on the backs of an injured child’s parents. The first is the realization that the life they envisioned for their child may not be possible. The second is the enormous cost of treatment. In many cases, it will be impossible to pay out of…

Like giant waves crashing against a flood barrier, a diagnosis of brain damage at birth can send you scrambling for reinforcements. It’s a challenge for any family to cope with, no matter how united or strong they may be.  But good floodwalls mitigate even the worst deluge—and so can you with the right knowledge…

You recall the moment clearly: your doctor sat you down and said your child’s diagnosis is HIE. What is HIE? Thanks to shock and exhaustion, you may not recall all of the details of your doctor’s explanation. Of course, this article can’t replace your doctor’s explanation of an HIE birth brain injury. It’s not meant…

You experienced a difficult delivery. Now doctors are hinting that something’s wrong with your baby. Could your child have a brain injury from birth? Doctors won’t confirm or deny your suspicions.  This is a frustrating predicament. But diagnosing a brain injury can take time. Not all infants have symptoms at first. Or, their symptoms…

It’s awful to see a newborn baby suffer. It’s even worse when you know that suffering is the consequence of someone’s terrible mistake. Is there any recourse for families who’ve seen their child’s lives changed forever by negligence? Yes— through legal action known as a birth injury claim. Birth injury law firms specialize in…

Long before adding up numbers at school, a baby’s brain adds cells and neurons as it develops in the womb. Gestation is a crucial time for brain development. For many children, the process continues without a hitch. But sometimes things go awry during delivery, causing brain damage at birth.  In this article, we’ll answer…

Modern medical advancements have significantly reduced neonatal injuries. Even the latest technology and top tier hospitals, however, are not fool-proof. Lack of oxygen and subsequent birth injuries do still occur. This lack of oxygen is known as hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). Oxygen deprivation during birth can lead to disastrous outcomes including cerebral palsy, cognitive disability,…

Thank science for anesthesia! Without it, we would have to endure the excruciating pain of surgery. Worse still, we would remember every second of it. But anesthesia ensures there are only two things we remember about an operation. One, drifting off to dreamland. Two, waking up thinking, “Wait…it’s already over?” Yes, anesthesia is helpful….

The brain is responsible for handling our thoughts, movements, memories, imagination, and emotions, among countless other things. You know, all of the characteristics that help define us as unique human beings. Being the epicenter of operations, it’s easy to see why the brain is sometimes referred to as the “Crown Jewel” of the body. Because…