Welcoming a baby into the world should be a joyous event for the parents. However, complications can arise during the childbirth process that can jeopardize the health of the baby and the mother. Although some of these complications are unavoidable, others are caused by mistakes made by the health care provider who is responsible for » Read More

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that impact a person’s ability to move and maintain their posture and balance. It is the most common cause of childhood disabilities, affecting an estimated one out of every 345 children in the United States. Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal development in the brain or damage to » Read More

Planning, anticipating, and experiencing a pregnancy can be one of the most joyous events in a woman’s life. However, when something unexpected occurs during the pregnancy or during the delivery process, it can cause a range of complications that can affect the health of the mother or the baby, or both. Although some complications are » Read More

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that can be devastating for premature infants. The wall of the large intestine, the colon, becomes infected and inflamed and can lead to perforations that allow spillage of stool into the baby’s abdomen. The result can be a massive and fatal infection if symptoms are not recognized and » Read More

Women who are fortunate enough to receive quality prenatal care throughout their pregnancy often deliver their babies without any major complications. Even when unavoidable complications do arise, doctors are often able to quickly address the issue and prevent the complication from becoming serious or life-threatening. Unfortunately, there are times when negligent medical care causes women » Read More

Multi-million-dollar medical malpractice settlements associated with birth injuries are having serious financial consequences for health care providers in Maryland. These huge settlement amounts are making it difficult for hospitals like Johns Hopkins to cover the malpractice insurance costs that continue to skyrocket. Self-insured providers also worry that they will have to cut back on obstetric » Read More

The number of babies that have been delivered via Cesarean section (C-section) in the United States has been growing steadily for the past few decades. In fact, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), there was a 60 percent increase in C-sections from 1996 to 2011. Whether a C-section is planned early » Read More

While most pregnancies are free of complications, and the baby is born without any health issues, birth injuries are not uncommon. In some cases, the injury is minor, and will not involve any permanent or long-term health complications. More severe injuries, however, can have a significant impact on the baby’s health and future quality of » Read More

While no expecting parent likes to think of the possibility of their baby being injured at birth, injuries are far more common than most realize. It’s estimated that five birth injuries occur for every 1,000 babies born in the U.S. What is a Birth Injury? A birth injury refers to any form of harm or » Read More

Brachial plexus injuries can be caused by several scenarios, including car accidents, falls, or contact sports. Birth injuries are a common cause of brachial plexus injuries. However, brachial plexus injuries that occur during childbirth may involve negligence if the physician was in some way responsible for the injury. If your child suffered a brachial plexus » Read More