Multiple people are often present at West Virginia births. The parents will be surrounded by two or more medical personnel, but they experience the event differently. Parents usually have little knowledge of medical interventions related to birth. Medical workers...
Many people assume that they couldn't have PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, if they haven't gone through an intense trauma war, rape or an accident. However, it's possible for anyone to suffer from trauma. If you perceive that your life, psychological...
Several factors can harm a baby during delivery, resulting in a birth injury. In West Virginia, such injuries can occur due to the difficulty of the baby's birth, illness, or medical errors. Although some injuries are treatable and not severe, others can cause...
According to medical records, between 3% and 6% of mothers in West Virginia and around the country develop post-traumatic stress disorder after giving birth, but may experts think the true figure is much higher. They believe that most birth-related PTSD goes...
Experiencing birth trauma can be a difficult and emotional experience for new parents in West Virginia. Birth injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including medical negligence, complications during labor or genetic disorders. Despite the challenges that...
All West Virginia expectant parents hope for pregnancies that result in healthy children, but pregnancy or birth complications sometimes dash these hopes. Women can suffer medical harm and so can their infants. When health care professionals or pharmaceutical...
Birth injuries can cause serious and lifelong damage to both West Virginia infants and their mothers. In some cases, they can even be fatal. While many of them are unavoidable, there are certain risk factors that increase the chances of one occurring. Prolonged labor...
Gestational diabetes is a serious issue in West Virginia that can affect the mother and her baby during pregnancy. It's estimated that up to 10% of women will develop gestational diabetes, which is rising yearly. Unfortunately, not all gestational diabetes cases are...
For too long, birth trauma has been seen as a woman's issue. This is not only inaccurate, but it also does a disservice to fathers who experience birth injuries. Birth injuries in particular can have a devastating impact on fathers and their families. How fathers...
A birth injury refers to any type of physical or mental injury that a baby sustains during the birthing process. Some of the most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy and shoulder dystocia. Many different factors can contribute to the development...
