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Does Traditional Birth After a Cesarean Section Present Risks?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by

In times past, a mother who had one baby by cesarean section would typically deliver any future babies in the same way. Today, many modern hospitals offer the option of a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). If you are considering a VBAC for your upcoming birth, it is natural to wonder about the risks of birth injury resulting from the procedure. Of course, all pregnant women should discuss birthing procedures and any concerns about risks with their OB-GYN throughout their pregnancies. VBAC Risks for Pregnant Women and Children The Center for Disease Control estimates that up to 30 percent of all births are done through caesarean section. Therefore, many mothers pregnant with a second child will have the option of a VBAC, and many women want a VBAC instead of another C-section. Vaginal birth after a C-section may present advantages over additional C-sections. Without the need for invasive surgery, there…
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Premature and Smaller Babies Tied to Cerebral Palsy Risk

Posted on July 15, 2013 by

According to a new study, premature and small babies born to mothers with preeclampsia during pregnancy are at increased risk for cerebral palsy. Researchers analyzed data from about 850 children with cerebral palsy. Children who were both born moderately preterm or very preterm and whose mothers had preeclampsia had a significantly increased risk of cerebral palsy, if they were also smaller than usual at birth. Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition involving high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It affects 3 to 5 percent of pregnant women. The results were the same after researchers adjusted factors such as the mother’s age, smoking during pregnancy, in vitro fertilization and the sex of the child. Every Day, A Newborn Child is Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy These findings suggest that doctors should take note of early signs of a smaller baby in a mother with preeclampsia. In most cases, cerebral palsy is…
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Our Birth Trauma Lawyers Discuss the Dangers of Terbutaline and Autism in Infants

Posted on July 8, 2013 by

Terbutaline is a generic version of name-brand drugs Brethine and Bricanyl. The generic drug is commonly used “off label” to halt pre-term labor, lengthen pregnancy and prevent premature birth. Annually, approximately 1 million women are treated with terbutaline for this purpose. Terbutaline is actually used to treat asthma, making its use to control pre-term labor highly controversial. Some physicians contend that the drug is dangerous while others say it is no more effective at prolonging labor than a placebo. The US Food and Drug Administration has not approved uses of terbutaline for anything other than controlling asthma. Recent studies have raised concerns that the drug may have a profound, negative impact on an unborn baby’s brain development due to overstimulation of certain brain activity. Overstimulation could lead to autism, particularly in twins. Further, the study’s findings suggest that exposure to drugs like terbutaline early in development could leave the brains…
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