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Having to go to a hospital is usually an experience that raises as many questions while also providing answers. For an expecting mother in Texas, a hospital stay can offer reassurance that a pregnancy is progressing as planned, but it can also bring up many questions about pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery after birth….

Receiving the proper diagnosis is key to understanding, managing and treating any sort of medical condition. This is especially true when a female patient is pregnant, as certain conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure can change how a pregnancy needs to be handled. In some instances, a misdiagnosis could even contribute to…

Most Houston-area mothers vividly remember the births of their children, especially if they had a difficult labor. A troublesome or prolonged labor, in addition to being memorable as well as uncomfortable, can also be reason for a doctor to induce labor. Speeding up the natural process of labor, though, can carry risks and is…

A family grieving the loss of a loved one rarely wants to initiate a lawsuit; however, in many instances a civil suit is the only way to hold a negligent doctor, hospital or other entity accountable. Still, taking one’s case to a Houston medical malpractice attorney may be very difficult. A family is likely…

How often is a baby born prematurely in the United States? Some Houston residents may be surprised to learn that one out of every nine babies experiences premature birth. Despite huge advances in medical technology, premature birth is still a fairly widespread issue in America, and one that can result in damaging birth injuries.

For women who have more than one child, their birth experiences with each child are bound to be different. No two births are exactly alike; this is especially relevant regarding mothers who have experienced both cesarean sections and vaginal births. There are many concerns about vaginal birth after cesarean, also known as VBAC. In…

Since my practice focuses on birth injury cases, most of my clients come to me with questions about what happened to their baby, and whether it could, or should, have been prevented.

I can only imagine the difficulties facing parents of a baby who has suffered a profound injury during labor and delivery. They are suddenly confronted with life-changing challenges, not the least of which is the cost of caring for such a child.

Few patients expect that something will go seriously wrong when they receive any medical treatment. In the United States, most people who work in healthcare must undergo extensive training, obtain the required licenses and certifications and even complete continuing education requirements as mandated by their professions. Nevertheless, doctor mistakes continue to occur and Texas…

If you are an expecting mother in the Houston area, do you know who will be delivering your baby? Many women carefully select an OB/GYN after considering many different factors. Establishing trust and rapport with a physician can provide a great deal of reassurance when the big moment arrives. A new nationwide trend, though,…