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- Risks and Precautions for Mothers with Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Mar 29, 2024
Birth Injury Attorneys Assisting Victims with Cholestasis of Pregnancy Claims in New Jersey During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through miraculous changes as the fetus grows. Every stage must occur at the right time and under the right conditions for a healthy baby to be born. Unfortunately, pregnancy complications arise that affect the health of the mother, the fetus, or both. Common conditions include anemia, diabetes, hypertension, infections, and placenta problems, to name a few...Read More - Sunburns, Children, and Skin Cancer: What Happens if Your Child is Misdiagnosed
Mar 15, 2024
Pediatric Skin Cancer: An Unexpected and Unfortunate Reality Summer sun signals family time, a long-awaited break from school, and long days in the sun for many children and their families. While so many good things come to mind when we think of summertime, one unfortunate and frightening reality looms over the hot weather and sunshine: skin cancer. Unbeknownst to many, skin cancer is not simply a problem affecting adults in the United States. It is...Read More - Key Considerations for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy
Mar 11, 2024
Explore the Details, Benefits, and Potential Risks of Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Treatment for Spastic Cerebral Palsy According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy (CP) is a movement and balance disorder affecting the muscles, which may be weak, uncoordinated, or stiff, and is one of the leading childhood motor disabilities. Spastic CP is the most common of the four types of CP and is notable for muscle stiffness and tightness in the...Read More - The Role of Progesterone in Avoiding Preterm Labor
Feb 23, 2024
Those at risk of giving birth prematurely may be considered good candidates for progesterone hormone therapy, an often used tool for warding off contractions and the unintended consequences of preterm childbirth. Progesterone, a sex hormone, is responsible for many growth and reproductive functions in a woman’s body, including menstruation, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Two primary pregnancy roles progesterone plays are preparing the womb to allow a fertilized egg to attach to the uterine walls and kickstarting...Read More - Utility of Botox for Birth Injury and Cerebral Palsy
Feb 9, 2024
Understanding the Medical Purposes of Botox for Birth Injuries Botulinum Toxin, or Botox, is best known for fighting wrinkles. Botox injections paralyze facial muscles to prevent wrinkling or smooth wrinkles. However, most people probably are unaware that Botox treats a variety of conditions, such as neck spasms, lazy eye, incontinence, migraines, and sweating, among other ailments. Even more surprising is its medicinal benefits for children with birth injuries, such as brachial plexus damage, as well as...Read More - Medications and Treatments for Children with Birth Injuries
Jan 26, 2024
In the last two years, the infant mortality rate increased for maternal complications and infection, two of the top ten leading causes of infant fatalities. The causes of birth injuries vary, from premature birth to maternal conditions, such as infection or prolonged labor. Fortunately, ample medications and treatments exist to prevent, improve, or manage birth injuries and their symptoms. What Medications and Treatments can be Used to Avoid Injuries Before Birth? Prevention and preparation are crucial in...Read More - Meeting Your Child’s Educational Needs After a Birth Injury
Jan 12, 2024
Special Education Resources and Options Allow Children with Birth Injuries to Thrive in an Educational Environment while Meeting their Specific Needs. When birth injuries occur, the damages may not unfold until later. Many birth injuries involve the baby’s oxygen deprivation during labor, or infection, or other neurological and physical damage affecting the brain or body after a difficult delivery. It may be years later when the pediatrician notes critical milestones that the child misses or...Read More - What are the Potential Hazards of Using Acetaminophen OTC if You are Pregnant?
Dec 28, 2023
Acetaminophen, or paracetamol (APAP), is a non-opioid over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever (analgesic) and fever reducer (antipyretic) standard to many households. Anyone who has ever experienced mild or moderate muscle aches, headaches, osteoarthritis, toothache, menstrual cramps, or flu has probably reached for a bottle of Tylenol, the most recognized acetaminophen. The medication produces a cooling effect on the body and modifies the body’s pain perception. It can be a beneficial drug, especially for those who are...Read More - Enduring Impacts of Birth Injuries for Life
Dec 9, 2023
Every birth is miraculous, considering all of the biological processes that must come together to launch a new life. Fortunately, most deliveries occur without problems. And yet, when a problem arises, the emotional, psychological, and financial damages can be enormous. In addition, when medical mistakes cause birth injuries, the emotional and economic consequences can be even more complex. Medical providers whose practices fall below the acceptable standard of care in the medical field can inflict...Read More - If My Newborn is Dropped in the Hospital, What are my Rights in NJ?
Nov 17, 2023
A birthing scene is buzzing with doctors, nurses, and family members rushing around the delivering patient. With such commotion, it is not unusual for accidents to occur, though it is less common for a doctor or nurse to drop a newborn unintentionally. Whether a doctor in a hospital or a medical professional at a birthing center is the person helping the baby out of the birth canal, mistakes happen. The baby is encased in slippery...Read More