Birth Injury
Infrared Red Light Tech Could Detect Infant Brain Injury Earlier
In what’s being hailed as an important step forward in mitigating birth injuries, researchers at University College London have developed a device that uses light to detect brain damage in infants. The team is now planning a clinical trial of the device, called NIRS. NIRS – broadband near-infrared spectroscopy – is a spectroscopic method that…
Read MoreBirth Injuries and Birth Defects – What’s the Difference?
You’ve been waiting for this day for months, preparing and nesting. The big day is finally here—you’re going to have your baby. And, as the saying goes, you just want your baby to be healthy. For most of us, that’s exactly what happens. But for a small percentage of mothers, things don’t go as planned,…
Read MoreDespite increased risk to mothers, rates of unnecessary C-sections remain high
Due to a variety of factors, cesarean section deliveries have become more common in the last few decades. Many women in the U.S. are waiting until later in life to give birth; in vitro fertilization has increased the incidence of multiple births; a C-section may be necessary because of obesity or diabetes; and there are…
Read MoreYoung boy with cerebral palsy takes doctor to court for birth injury
A young boy and his family are taking their obstetrician to court. The seven year-old boy suffers from cerebral palsy, a disorder that impacts brain function and body movement. The victim’s family alleges the disorder developed due to a lack of oxygen during delivery and that the disorder could have been avoided but for the…
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