Newborn brain/interventricular hemorrhage signs, symptoms, and medical malpractice
This condition can be caused by a hypoxic-ischemic brain injury during labor and delivery
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There are risks to stopping fetal monitoring before delivery
Baby is born with brain injury after no monitoring in operating room and no-rush C-Section delivery
Fetal intrauterine growth restriction diagnosis, treatment, and medical malpractice
Medical therapy, early delivery are often needed for this serious pre-birth condition
Hemorrhaging and preeclampsia are two top causes of maternal deaths in pregnancy
Despite medical advances, the rates of preventable deaths and injuries of pregnant mothers are at concerning levels
The role of cord blood gas studies in proving birth-related brain injuries
Cord blood gas samples are collected after the umbilical cord is clamped at delivery
Two challenges for C-Section deliveries in Texas
Texas has the fourth highest rate of cesarean sections in America
Willful and wanton negligence standard applies to some Texas labor and delivery medical malpractice cases
Experienced medical malpractice attorneys recognize which ones
Study: An Apgar score of less than 10 comes with a greater risk of brain injury or death
An Apgar score in the range of 7–10 is typically considered normal or reassuring
Intraventricular hemorrhage and labor and delivery medical malpractice
Negligently delayed delivery is a recognized cause of intraventricular hemorrhage
Labor and delivery nurses and obstetricians share responsibility to avoid birth injuries
Delayed delivery can lead to newborn brain injuries