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- Thyroid Disorders & Problems during Pregnancy
Mar 26, 2021
Pregnancy is a time of substantial hormone fluctuations, which are necessary to prepare for and successfully grow a baby to term. With huge dips and dives in hormone production, however, some hormone-regulated organs may be affected. Chief among those influences on hormone production is the thyroid. This gland, located at the base of the neck below where an Adam’s apple would be, regulates hormones that affect the body’s organs. If the thyroid is overproducing thyroid...Read More - Abnormal Birth Presentation & Position
Mar 14, 2021
When a Baby is in the Wrong Position or Wrong Direction before Delivery Two important considerations for a woman nearing the end of her pregnancy are the presentation and position of her baby. Fundamentally, the way that the fetus enters the birth canal and the direction that the fetus faces have a significant effect on labor and delivery. Abnormal position or presentation may mean that the pregnant woman is in for a long and difficult...Read More - When Your Child has Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Mar 5, 2021
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, or PPHN, is a very serious medical condition that affects an infant’s heart and lungs, ultimately limiting their ability to circulate enough oxygen. Although PPHN only occurs in 2 out of every 1,000 births, the consequences can be deadly. Statistically speaking, there is a roughly 20 percent chance that an infant with PPHN will die even when immediate medical treatment is rendered. For those infants who survive PPHN, it...Read More - IVF, Birth Defects, and Pediatric Cancer: The Connection
Jan 22, 2021
Finding the risk factors for cancer has been the ardent task of scientists over the last two centuries, as cancers continue to afflict people of all ages, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives in the U.S. every year. If causes and risk factors can be correlated, then scientists can discover how to avoid and treat cancers in sufferers young and old. It is perhaps more traumatic to witness a child diagnosed with cancer, as their...Read More - HELLP Syndrome
Jan 9, 2021
New Jersey HELLP Syndrome Malpractice Lawyers HELLP syndrome is a dangerous third-trimester pregnancy complication that can cause serious health problems in both the mother and child. In rare instances, it can even be fatal. The acronym H-E-L-L-P describes the condition, which is marked by ruptured blood cells, high liver enzyme levels, and low blood platelets, creating a higher risk for blood clots. The word “syndrome” describes the various symptoms of the disease. The condition commonly...Read More - Maternal Blood DNA Testing for Potential Pregnancy Complications
Dec 27, 2020
Study Finds Genetic Material in the Mother’s Blood may be an Indicator of Pregnancy Complications to Come Pregnancy testing is as simple as buying a kit to take home from the pharmacy or grocery store and within minutes of taking the test, results appear. Whether positive or negative, the results are life-changing. What if you could take an in-office test soon after becoming pregnant, to predict whether you were more likely to develop pregnancy complications,...Read More - Risks & Complications from Delayed Prenatal Testing
Dec 11, 2020
Experienced Lawyers for Mothers and Children Injured by Late Prenatal Screening in New Jersey A pregnancy is like a long-term prenatal engagement with your doctor’s office. The number of office visits for routine prenatal checks simply increases as the pregnancy progresses, averaging one per month up to 26 weeks, every three weeks up to 32 weeks, every two weeks up to 36 weeks, and every week until delivery. In addition to the increasing frequency of...Read More - Top Causes of Childhood Death in the U.S.
Nov 27, 2020
While childhood death rates have improved over the decades, a significant number of childhood deaths still occur in the U.S. Among survivors of accidents and serious medical conditions, many children are forced to live with ongoing health problems. In the early 20th century, children under 5 comprised roughly 30 percent of all deaths in America. Today, only a fraction of that number die, due in large part to upgraded living standards, improved scientific knowledge, and...Read More - Nursing Malpractice with a Child
Nov 13, 2020
New Jersey Lawyers for Nurse Negligence with Children Chances are, the first person that you see when you seek medical care is a nurse. These medical professionals generally take down your information, including your symptoms, history, and pain points; take your pulse and blood pressure; and inform you of the physician’s arrival. When you are the patient’s parent, you answer the questions and discuss the reason for your visit, especially if your child is a...Read More - NSAIDs Warned Against in Pregnancy, May Cause Infant Kidney Problems
Oct 30, 2020
FDA Issues Warning about Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for Pregnant Women The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted an updated warning on its website about the risk of taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy. In order to reach the wider medical community, they publicly announced that pregnant women taking NSAIDs during the third trimester, or at any point from week 20 and later, may cause kidney damage in the fetus and reduced levels...Read More