The birth of a baby is a moment full of hope and promise. Most parents spend months preparing for this milestone, dreaming of holding their little one and seeing them thrive. Unfortunately, for some families, complications arise during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, leaving their child with life-altering birth injuries. These moments can be devastating, made...
When a child is born with a disability due to a medical mistake, family members work tirelessly to ensure that child’s care is managed. Therapies, treatments, and around-the-clock support can become a necessity. Often, the needs of the child with the birth injury are extensive—and quite understandably demand significant time and energy from parents. Yet,...
Welcoming a new baby is a moment that families often anticipate with love, excitement, and plans for a bright future. Everyone expects the delivery process to culminate in a healthy infant placed gently in their arms. When that joy is shattered by a birth injury, parents are left grappling with overwhelming worries and heartbreak. Instead...
When a healthcare provider deviates from standards of care, it can lead to pregnancy negligence, a type of medical malpractice. Their errors can rob families of joy, replacing it with a lifetime of expensive medical care. Filing a pregnancy negligence claim can recover financial compensation to use for critical treatment, specialized therapies, and other long-term...
The placenta is an organ that grows in the uterus during pregnancy. It provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby and removes waste from the baby’s blood. Unfortunately, placental complications can occur that can impact both mom and her baby’s health. Medical staff must monitor the pregnancy and respond appropriately to any placental complications to...