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Could Premature Birth Problems Be Helped By Naturally-Produced Glue?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by

Birth Trauma Attorneys Look at an Exciting New Development Fetoscopy is a procedure performed which allows an obstetrician access to the developing fetus during pregnancy. A tiny incision is made in the mother’s abdomen, and a fetoscope—a long, wand-like instrument with a minuscule camera in its end—is inserted into the amniotic cavity. Using this method, a doctor can also monitor the umbilical cord and the fetal side of the placenta. Fetoscopy allows surgeons to check the fetus for anatomical abnormalities and makes medical intervention possible in cases of emergency. Unfortunately, a common problem in fetoscopy is the rupturing of the fetal membrane—the sac containing the developing baby—during the procedure. To make room for the fetoscope, a pathway to the fetal sac must be created using a device with a sharp tip. Far too often, this tool punctures the fetal membrane, which can cause a leak of amniotic fluid. This in…
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Can Delays in Medical Screenings Hurt My Baby?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Birth Trauma Lawyers that Handle Medical Malpractice During Labor and Delivery Medical professionals collect blood samples shortly after birth to test for different disorders from nearly every newborn in the United States. The idea is to detect any type of medical condition quickly, enabling doctors to treat and prevent serious birth injuries in a timely manner. However, according to recent studies, these efforts may be undermined by the inefficiency and, in some cases, negligence of healthcare providers as well as those conducting the screenings for dangerous conditions. This could be yet another reason why birth injury is so prevalent in the United States. The consequences for these mistakes in testing cannot be understated; the lives of children are at stake, which is why newborn screening must improve. What is Wrong with How Newborn Screening Works? In some cases, newborns stop breathing days after birth. With others, children may bleed profusely,…
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Is My Fertility Doctor Qualified?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

Birth Trauma Lawyers Fighting Against Medical Malpractice According to a recent study, some fertility doctors may not have the qualifications and training to perform assisted procreation treatment and procedures. The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society stated that physicians who offer assisted reproductive care need to meet minimum qualifications and have the skills necessary to identify potential health complications. This type of training may help prevent serious birth injuries from affecting newborns. Individuals with children, or those who are considering having children through these means, should learn more about what damages an unqualified fertility doctor can cause as well as how to choose the right one. Do Fertility Doctors Need Special Qualifications? A great deal of health problems can affect a patient or unborn child when going through fertility treatments, and unqualified doctors may not be prepared to handle emergency situations. One important concern is the use of injectable fertility drugs…
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