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  Being pregnant with your first child can be an overwhelming experience. Mothers-to-be and their partners often have anxiety about the impending birth, which can be a bit intimidating even in the most highly-rated Texas hospital. Following a normal vaginal birth, there are many precautions that doctors, nurses and other staff must take in…

Following a child’s birth, friends and family will often ask if the baby was born healthy. Most of the time, Houston-area parents can confidently answer yes to this question. In some cases, though, babies are born via difficult deliveries and may suffer from various health problems as a result. Some issues may be minor,…

Having to be hospitalized for any reason can be a frightening experience. A patient in a Houston medical center typically receives care from a variety of individuals, from orderlies to renowned physicians. All of these individuals are tasked with specific responsibilities, and if they fail to adhere to their professional obligations, the patient can…

  One of the primary concerns of many expecting mothers in Texas is health. Both their own health, as well as that of their unborn child, is almost always a priority. Pregnant women often take many steps to avoid pregnancy-related injuries, from driving more safely to avoiding certain sports and recreational activities. However, for…

With America’s aging population frequently in the news, it’s no surprise that many Texans have probably pondered life expectancy at some point. Most of us want to live long and healthy lives, and those in good health may unintentionally take for granted a long life expectancy. Those who suffer from permanent disability, though, can…

It’s well-known that brain injury is among the most serious types of injury a person can suffer. There is an immense amount of physical damage that can occur, but mental, psychological and emotional damage can occur as well. When brain injuries are the result of physician negligence or another preventable act of negligence, the…

Women who deliver babies via C-sections are likely to have many concerns about recovery after the operation. A Cesarean section is a major surgery that requires the coordinated efforts of skilled doctors and nurses in the operating room. While most C-sections result in healthy babies and tired yet happy mothers, sometimes medical mistakes occur…

  Nurses play many important roles in labor and delivery; many families can remember an especially helpful or kind nurse who helped make a baby’s entrance into the world a little easier. However, just as there are many dedicated and responsible nurses, there are also instances of nursing negligence that can harm an expecting…

  Houston women who are expecting an addition to their family typically entrust their doctors with major decisions related to the impending birth. One such decision is whether a woman will give birth via cesarean section or vaginally. In the past, it was often assumed that once a woman had a C-section, all subsequent…

Medical malpractice can take a variety of forms, but the most devastating is when malpractice results in a fatal accident or worsening of a patient’s condition. Since patients usually have a high level of trust in their doctors, malpractice can be shocking as well as damaging. The physical and emotional damages from a malpractice…