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When your baby is in the NICU, it can feel like your parental rights are stripped away. You can’t take her home or hold her in your arms whenever the urge strikes. You may not even be able to feed, bathe, or clothe her. This can leave you wondering, ”What are my rights as…

In December 2001, Tatia Oden French entered the hospital to get induced because she was overdue. Neither she nor her baby ever left. Sadly, they lost their lives after a Cytotec induction.  In Tatia’s case, this controversial drug caused uterine hyperstimulation and an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Their trauma was so severe that both…

Meconium is the first of many not-so-delightful “presents” you’ll get from your newborn. While its appearance is alarming, it’s harmless. Except when it’s released too early, in utero. A newborn can develop meconium aspiration complications from inhaling this dark, sticky substance. While uncommon, these complications are often serious.  What is Meconium Aspiration Syndrome? Meconium…

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…

According to the CDC, some of the risks of congenital cerebral palsy include low birthweight, premature birth, multiple births, infertility treatment, infections during pregnancy, birth complications, and other medical conditions. 85-90% of cerebral palsy cases are congenital. Do you know exactly what caused your child’s cerebral palsy birth injury? In this article, we’ll dive…

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…

Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most fatal birth complications, but thankfully it’s rare. Even so, women shouldn’t be kept in the dark about the risks of an AFE birth.  Below we’ll give you an overview of this dangerous condition, and share AFE survival rate information. We’ll also discuss why mishandling AFE is…

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…