It is not uncommon to hear about a woman being prescribed bed rest during a difficult pregnancy. In fact, it may be the recommended course of action over prescribing other treatments for pregnancy-related complications in some cases. Unfortunately, however, there is...
Pregnancy-Related Injuries
The dangerous cycle of pregnancy injuries and negligence
Obstetric care is characterized as being especially involved and complex, as multiple factors can play a role in the health of a mother and child. The various stages of pregnancy and fetal development can be impacted by a huge number of environmental and biological...
Forceps deliveries put Massachusetts mothers, infants at risk
While most expecting mothers in Massachusetts anticipate smooth deliveries, that does not always happen. Situations may arise during the birthing process, which necessitate medical intervention. Sometimes when childbirths are not progressing, health care professionals...
How does U.S. maternal mortality compare internationally?
Many people are accustomed to thinking that the medical care in the United States is the best in the world. While there are excellent health care facilities in this country, there are still many health issues that remain problematic for American residents. Maternal...
When should a doctor recommend a C-section?
For many expectant mothers in North Adams, the prospect of giving birth, while a welcome one, is also one that's been known to cause a good deal of anxiety. In order to avoid stress, most women are recommended to follow the advice of their doctors. However, in certain...
Knowing the dangers of a placental abruption
Many of those with whom we've worked here at Donovan and O'Conner have had to live through the pain and suffering of losing a baby. Such a loss can be particularly traumatic when it occurs before a baby is even born. Pregnancy is a time when both mothers and their...
Suit: Negligent medics, door jam result in pregnant woman’s death
When a woman becomes pregnant, there are often strict rules she is expected to follow when it comes to activities and diet. Similarly, there are guidelines in place that physicians should adhere to in terms of prenatal and other medical care of North Adams expectant...
Infant’s death sparks concern over midwifery practice
Many pregnant women spend hours researching all things related to having a baby, from which crib to buy to whether or not to use cloth diapers. A number of North Adams expectant mothers will also devote a pregnancy to considering options for the safe delivery of the...
Massachusetts C-section rate is higher than recommended
There are many outcomes that may occur when a woman enters a hospital to have a baby. In the best situations, a healthy baby is born and a mother does not experience any pregnancy complications. There are circumstances that require a Massachusetts doctor to intervene...
Massachusetts mothers suffer fatal childbirth complications
Raising a child is a rewarding but at times very difficult thing to do. When you have to do it alone, it makes it even more complicated. Parents in Massachusetts who go to a hospital to have a baby expect to go home with their newborn together. Unfortunately,...