As much as expecting parents want to plan every detail when it comes to the impending birth of their child, the simple fact is that there is much that is simply beyond their control. Indeed, a mother may go into labor several weeks earlier or later than expected, or may even end up delivering the […]
Over the last decade, hospitals across the U.S. have been working hard to raise satisfaction scores, improve patient safety, lower the number of readmissions and, of course, limit their medical malpractice exposure. While these are rather lofty goals, many have actually been able to achieve them thanks to the deployment of a new patient care […]
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 32 percent of pregnant women here in the U.S. underwent a cesarean section in 2013, a rate that was considerably higher than the target rate of 10 to 15 percent supported by the World Health Organization. This trend has since continued to such […]
One of the most pressing risks that medical professionals must account for during the birthing process is the possibility of one or both of the baby’s shoulders getting caught on the mother’s pelvic bone, effectively preventing full delivery. This birthing scenario, known as shoulder dystocia, not only puts the baby at risk of fractures or […]
Those who have been following our blog closely for the last week have undoubtedly gained a much better understanding of hydrocephalus, a serious condition that the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports as being diagnosed in about one to two of every 1,000 babies. Now that you have a better understanding of the […]
Over the course of the week, our blog has been discussing hydrocephalus, a very serious condition that can affect both newborns and babies, and have very serious consequences if left untreated. In today’s post, we’ll continue our discussion by examining some of the diagnostic tools available to physicians, as well as the procedures they can […]
Last time, our blog started exploring the potentially serious condition known as hydrocephalus, which occurs when cerebral spinal fluid is unable to drain properly and begins to pool inside the skull. Specifically, we discussed how hydrocephalus can result in swelling of the head that, if left untreated, can result in brain damage or even death […]
All this week, our blog will discuss the potentially serious birth injury known as hydrocephalus, otherwise known as “water on the brain,” as part of our ongoing efforts to provide basic background information to the parents of newborns about conditions that can seem both frightening and altogether foreign. Before beginning, however, it’s important to reiterate […]
A team of Australian researchers has recently published the results of a groundbreaking study on cerebral palsy that could potentially introduce some very real and very significant changes in the way the medical community views and even treats this condition. For those unfamiliar with cerebral palsy, it is a neurological disorder that is diagnosed at […]
As much as couples may try to get themselves ready for the birthing process, the simple truth is that — absent one parent having an M.D. — there is virtually no way that they can prepare for every possible medical outcome. Indeed, while expecting parents may have some understanding of certain birth injuries, there are […]
