Uterine Tachysystole During Labor and Delivery Uterine Tachysystole is a medical term for extraordinarily powerful and frequent contractions during labor. During childbirth, the uterus contracts to push the baby from the uterus and out of the birth canal. Extremely strong, long, and frequent contractions jeopardize the baby’s oxygen supply. Powerful, excessive, and irregular contractions can […]
read full articleBirth plans and delivery methods have evolved over time, paving the way for a new approach known as the “Gentle C-Section.” Traditionally, an emergency or planned cesarean section birth was a clinical and cold procedure that differed greatly from the vaginal birth experience. The focus was on safe, hygienic delivery, not the intimate and emotional […]
read full articleCompound Presentation and Connection to Birth Injuries Pregnancy can be a time of joy, reflection, and anxious anticipation. No one expects complications, but 8% of pregnancies have them. One such complication is compound presentation, which happens when a fetus is abnormally positioned in the birth canal. Optimally, a fetus travels down the birth canal headfirst, […]
read full articleVaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC) Lawyers in NJ Even though you have had a cesarean birth, you have options for your next delivery. You can have another cesarean birth, or you can deliver vaginally. A vaginal birth after cesarean delivery, or VBAC, is the choice of many who wish to avoid surgery and a […]
read full articleA 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 […]
read full articleMedical negligence in the form of resuscitation errors at birth may lead to severe birth complications and injuries for newborns. Although it is a natural process, birthing a child is fraught with danger. The extreme physical changes a that a child undergoes in enduring contractions or squeezing through the birth canal can expose or exacerbate […]
read full articleAs her due date nears, a pregnant woman anticipates meeting her new baby. However, the growing fetus nourishing and growing inside her, dependent on a mother’s blood, nutrients, and health, becomes a separate being once the doctor clamps and cuts the umbilical cord. The cord that ties the fetus to the placenta contains vital blood […]
read full articlePregnant women are vulnerable to infection in the hospital during delivery. They spend long hours in labor, sometimes being prodded and checked every hour during later labor progress. Physical examinations to check cervical dilation and readiness for the baby’s delivery consist of doctors or nurses inserting fingers and possibly medical devices to calculate the cervical […]
read full articleIf your child suffered an injury, complications, or a medical condition resulting from medical negligence, you may have grounds for a pediatric malpractice or birth injury lawsuit. Learn more.
If a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider failed to provide adequate care for your child and they suffered harm, you can pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. Find out about damages.
The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice lawsuit varies from state to state. The time limits may begin when your child's condition is identified, not necessarily when it occurred. Contact us for information that applies to your child's specific case.
Research published in the Journal Pediatrics found that 45 percent of pediatric patient medical errors resulting in harm were most likely preventable.