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...
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Car crash injuries you might not notice right away
Car crashes can be traumatic experiences for West Virginia drivers, both physically and emotionally. Even if you feel okay after an accident, it's essential to consider that some injuries might not be immediately noticeable. Some of the most serious injuries from car...
Finding hope and growth after birth trauma
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...
Differences between birth injuries and birth defects
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...
NHTSA issues “Do Not Drive” order for older Honda vehicles
West Virginia residents who own Honda vehicles manufactured between 2001 and 2003 should not drive them until an authorized dealer has replaced the factory air bag sensors. On Feb. 3, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a “Do Not Drive” directive...
The top 4 risk factors for birth injuries
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...
Birth injuries are a growing concern from rising rates of Gestational Diabetes
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...
Even with modern televisions, tip-over injuries still occur
Have you ever heard of a television tip-over? It's exactly what it sounds like, a television falling over and crushing whatever is beneath it. Thousands of televisions tip over yearly in West Virginia and the rest of the United States, sometimes with disastrous...
Giving attention to fathers’ birth trauma experiences in West Virginia
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...
How to build a strong case after getting hit by a truck
If you've been in an accident with a truck in West Virginia, you have a limited window of opportunity to gather the information needed to build a strong case. It will help you out significantly if you know what facts are most important for you to gather and how best...

