Poor nursing communication tied to death of mother hours after delivery of her baby
A jury awarded $6 million to this mom's survivors because of a nurse's delay in telling doctors about her problems breathing
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Hypothermia therapy is a time-sensitive treatment for babies with an HIE birth-related brain injury
Hypothermia therapy may minimize the impact of a hypoxic-ischemic insult on a baby's brain
Spina bifida diagnosis, pre-birth surgical treatment, and medical malpractice
Spina bifida is the most common permanently-disabling birth defect
Texas Supreme Court opinion changes birth injury standard of proof
As published in "The Houston Lawyer" magazine
Who is responsible for my baby's birth injury?
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series
How can I file a Texas medical malpractice suit for my child?
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series
Unnecessary episiotomy medical malpractice in Texas
When an OB/GYN performs an unneeded episiotomy cut during labor and delivery, it can cause big problems for the woman
Compare birth-related complication rates of 18 Houston hospitals
I bet you won't find this information available on hospital websites
Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome: Pregnancy complications you should know about
These potentially life-threatening conditions should be identified and treated during good prenatal care
What you should know about the rising rate of pregnancy-related deaths of mothers
Most maternal pregnancy deaths are avoidable