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...
Birth Injuries
Understanding the causes of birth injuries in West Virginia
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...
Common birth injuries and potential causes
Birth injuries are suffered by a West Virginia baby during the period before, during and immediately following childbirth. There are a number of factors that can lead to them. These include delayed birth, oxygen deprivation, viral infections, some medications and...
What is meconium aspiration syndrome in babies?
One of the biggest nightmares for new parents in Wisconsin is to learn that their baby suffered a birth injury. Meconium aspiration syndrome is a complication that can occur during labor. This is what it means and how it can affect a newborn. Meconium aspiration...
What are the most common orthopedic birth injuries?
West Virginia parents are horrified whenever they learn that their infant has suffered a birth injury. Unfortunately, certain orthopedic injuries are common. Brachial plexus injury The brachial plexus is a set of nerves below the collarbone that comprise the area from...
Study shows mom’s trauma causes boy babies to be smaller at birth
Expectant mothers in West Virginia excitedly anticipate the arrival of their babies. However, it’s been found that women who experience high levels of trauma while carrying boys are more likely to give birth to smaller babies. Research shows smaller boys born when...
What is brachial plexus, and how is it caused?
West Virginia parents never expect to learn that their child has suffered a birth injury. However, they happen. Injuries to the brachial plexus can sometimes affect newborns. Brachial plexus injury explained A brachial plexus injury is a birth injury that affects the...
What every person should know about their birth rights
Each day, many people in West Virginia excitedly prepare for the arrival of their newborn babies. While this is an exciting time in anyone's life, preparing to give birth can also feel understandably overwhelming. That's why it's important to learn about birth rights....