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The birth of a child should be one of the most exciting and joyful times for you as a parent. If you’ve had a healthy pregnancy, you may not expect the labor and delivery to have any complications. If your doctor has discussed using Pitocin to start labor, you may...
One of the most heartbreaking aspects of many birth injuries is that they are almost entirely preventable. Kernicterus, for instance, is a type of brain damage in newborn babies that is caused by extreme jaundice. Given that jaundice is easily detectable and treatable...
Having a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy can be a very difficult experience, as you may have serious questions and concerns over his or her health and well-being. Web M.D. explains that cerebral palsy is a non-degenerative disorder caused by trauma to the brain...
Giving birth can be a nerve-racking experience even without incident. However, there are some unfortunate cases in which negligence on the part of your doctor may result in injury for your child. This may be rare, but is still unfortunately a possibility. There are a...
The latter stages of pregnancy are no doubt an exciting time for couples and families in Springfield. It's during this time when unborn fetuses experience their most rapid development. Thus, careful monitoring of mother and baby is essential to prevent birth injuries....
Recent advances in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology have seemingly turned the process of childbirth into a routine procedure. Yet while modern medicine has delivered much better delivery outcomes for both mothers and babies in Bennington, errors resulting in...
Every year, countless people in Berkshire County and throughout the rest of the U.S. welcome new babies into their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 32 percent of those newborn babies are delivered via cesarean section....
Pregnancy can be an extraordinary time for a family, and it is also a time to strictly monitor a mother’s health in order to protect the unborn child. At Donovan & O’Connor, LLP, we know how important it is for medical professionals in Massachussetts to give a...
When a mother is laboring, there are certain precautions the medical staff must take in order to ensure a smooth process. Monitoring both the mother and the baby is an important part of preventing birth injuries in Massachusetts. At the first sign of distress, a...
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects people's abilities to control their muscles. At Donovan & O'Connor, LLP, we have seen too many cases in Massachusetts in which children develop this condition as a direct result of a preventable birth injury.People who...