The Hidden Dangers of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand Birth Injuries Caused by Oxygen Deprivation Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a serious condition that occurs when a baby inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid during birth, leading to breathing difficulties, lung complications, and, in severe cases, oxygen deprivation and brain damage. While MAS can sometimes occur naturally, it is […]
Pitocin and Induced Labor: The Risks Hospitals Don’t Talk About
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand Birth Injuries Linked to Labor Induction Pitocin, a synthetic form of oxytocin, is commonly used to induce or speed up labor when doctors believe that waiting for natural labor could pose risks to the mother or baby. While Pitocin can be an effective tool when used correctly, it […]
Shoulder Dystocia and Brachial Plexus Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand the Lasting Impact of Birth Injuries Shoulder dystocia is one of the most dangerous complications that can occur during delivery. It happens when a baby’s shoulders become stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone after the head has been delivered. When doctors fail to handle this situation correctly, they […]
Forceps and Vacuum Extraction Injuries: How Improper Delivery Techniques Can Harm Newborns
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand Birth Injuries Caused by Assisted Deliveries When labor becomes difficult, doctors sometimes use forceps or vacuum extractors to help guide the baby through the birth canal. These tools can be effective when used correctly, but if applied with too much force or in the wrong way, they can […]
Delayed C-Sections and Birth Injuries: When Waiting Too Long Causes Harm
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand the Impact of Unnecessary Delays in Emergency Deliveries A cesarean section (C-section) is often a life-saving procedure when complications arise during labor and delivery. In many cases, a timely C-section can prevent serious birth injuries caused by prolonged distress, oxygen deprivation, or physical trauma. When doctors fail to […]
Fetal Distress and Medical Negligence – How Failure to Act Can Lead to Birth Injuries
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand Their Legal Rights After a Preventable Birth Injury During labor and delivery, a baby’s oxygen supply and heart rate must be carefully monitored. When signs of fetal distress appear, medical professionals are trained to respond immediately. If they fail to act quickly, the baby can suffer serious complications, […]
Birth Asphyxia and Brain Damage – Understanding Oxygen Deprivation at Birth
Fertility Law Group – Advocating for Families When Preventable Birth Injuries Cause Lifelong Harm Birth should be a time of joy and excitement, but for some families, it turns into a nightmare when their newborn suffers oxygen deprivation, also known as birth asphyxia. When a baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen during labor or delivery, […]
Kernicterus and Birth Injuries – Understanding the Dangers of Untreated Jaundice
Fertility Law Group – Advocating for Families When Preventable Birth Injuries Cause Lifelong Harm Jaundice is one of the most common conditions affecting newborns, and in most cases, it resolves with minimal intervention. However, when jaundice is not properly monitored and treated, it can lead to a devastating condition called kernicterus—a form of permanent brain […]
Hypoglycemia and Birth Injuries – When Low Blood Sugar at Birth Leads to Neurological Damage
Fertility Law Group – Supporting Families When Medical Mistakes Lead to Harm Newborns are incredibly resilient, but in their first hours and days of life, their bodies are also highly vulnerable. One of the most commonly overlooked yet serious medical conditions in newborns is hypoglycemia—low blood sugar. If left untreated, neonatal hypoglycemia can cause seizures, […]
Perinatal Stroke – Understanding How Birth Trauma Can Lead to Long-Term Neurological Damage
Fertility Law Group – Supporting Families Through the Challenges of Birth-Related Brain Injuries For parents, learning that their newborn has suffered a stroke can be overwhelming. A perinatal stroke occurs when a baby experiences a disruption in blood flow to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth. While strokes in adults are often linked […]
