Blog: Birth Injury Diagnosis

The Purpose and Implications of Blood Gas Testing After Birth

Jan 11, 2025

Inside Look at Umbilical Cord Blood Gas Testing As a baby develops in the womb, they receive oxygen through the placenta, a key feature during pregnancy that transfers vital resources to the growing life. The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta and receives oxygen (and nutrition) through the cord’s blood vessels. Essentially, the umbilical arteries are vital channels used for keeping the baby alive. Inside of the umbilical cord are blood vessels that...

What Reflexes Tell You about Birth Injuries

Sep 27, 2019

We all have reflexes. Many of our physical reactions seem to happen unconsciously, without prior thought or even time to consider what we are doing until after these actions have already occurred. These are our reflexes, and they are often essential for our survival. While some reflexes are present in infancy and remain active for the rest of our lives, others exist for a time and subside during normal development. A baby’s reflexes immediately after...