The risks of pregnancy after the 42-week mark
Crossing the 42-week line is a post-term risks, posing added risks to the mom and baby
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Apgar Scores can quickly identify birth injuries, like a brain injury or cerebral palsy
Knowing the basics of Apgar Scores can help parents get straight answers from the doctor when there is a problem in labor and delivery
Shoulder dystocia birth injury risks and medical malpractice
Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency that can cause brain injury or death
Prenatal care, testing, and medical malpractice
When an OB/GYN group misses an important prenatal test, it can create dangerous risks to the mom and baby
Jaundice is easy to treat, but dangerous to ignore
Failure to treat newborn jaundice can cause permanent brain damage called kernicterus
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital CAPS Team & what you should know about it
Some hospitals use aggressive pressure to get parent to consent to terminating children's care
Lawsuit: Nurse does not follow newborn safe-sleeping rules, baby dies
American Academy of Pediatrics advises against having a baby sleeping in the same bed as an adult
Good prenatal care can help reduce pregnancy problems like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
It is medical negligence when OB/GYN doctors fail to do appropriate prenatal screening and testing
How to find prenatal care that keeps your baby safe
Early and consistent quality prenatal care is important for the safety of the baby and mother
Fetal heart rate monitoring helps prevent birth injuries
OB/GYN doctors and labor and delivery nurses must act fast when the fetal heart rate monitor shows that the baby is not getting enough oxygen