When a baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or immediately after birth, the condition is known as perinatal asphyxia. Also referred to as birth asphyxia or neonatal asphyxia, this condition occurs when blood flow or gas exchange to the baby is disrupted at a critical moment. Even a …

When a child is born with a medical condition or physical challenge, parents often face an overwhelming set of questions. One of the most important is whether the condition was something that developed during pregnancy or something that happened during labor and delivery. Understanding the difference between a birth injury …

Many parents search for early signs of cerebral palsy in babies, especially if their child experienced complications during birth. One of the most common questions is whether babies with cerebral palsy look different from other infants. The answer is not always straightforward. Cerebral palsy is primarily a movement and muscle …

Meconium aspiration syndrome, or MAS, occurs when a newborn inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid before or during delivery. While many infants recover with appropriate respiratory support, severe cases can interfere with oxygen exchange and place the brain at risk. The central issue is not simply the presence of meconium. It is …

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects movement, muscle tone, posture, and coordination. While some children are diagnosed later in early childhood, early signs of cerebral palsy can often be observed during the first year of life. Recognizing these signs may help families seek early medical evaluation, begin supportive …

A cesarean section can be a lifesaving procedure when complications arise during labor. In many birth injury cases, the issue is not whether a C-section was necessary, but whether it was performed in time. When warning signs are missed, misinterpreted, or acted on too slowly, delays can expose a baby …

Seeing a newborn struggle to breathe can be terrifying. Some breathing changes are normal in the first days of life, but others can signal a serious medical condition, including oxygen deprivation, hypoxia, or birth asphyxia. In certain cases, those complications can be linked to preventable errors during labor and delivery. …

Feeding should be a comforting, bonding experience. When a baby struggles to feed or swallow, it can quickly become stressful and frightening for parents. You may notice choking, gagging, coughing, or long feeding times, or you may feel that something simply does not seem right. Feeding and swallowing difficulties in …

When a newborn suffers a preventable birth injury, parents are left searching for answers. One of the most important questions is how long they have to take legal action. This period is controlled by the statute of limitations, a law that sets strict deadlines for filing birth injury and medical …

When a baby is hurt during labor or delivery, parents almost always ask the same question. Was this preventable? Medical teams sometimes suggest that birth injuries are unavoidable, but many are caused by medical errors that should never happen. Understanding what qualifies as birth injury medical malpractice can help you …

Newborn jaundice is one of the most common medical conditions seen in babies right after birth, affecting roughly 60% of all newborns. Most cases are mild and harmless, fading with care. But jaundice is more than just “yellow-ish skin.” When left untreated, rising bilirubin levels can cause kernicterus, a completely …

When you imagine the day your baby is born, you probably picture joy, relief and a lifetime of “firsts”… not medical charts, missed milestones, emergency interventions or talk of brain injury. For many families, complications during labor or delivery can affect a newborn’s brain health and resulting development in life-changing …