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Couple Says Doctor Decapitated Newborn During Birth

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

A recent lawsuit filed by Arteisha Betts and Travis Ammonette says a doctor went to grotesque lengths to cover up the accidental death of their newborn son in the delivery room. The lawsuit claims that the doctor pulled too hard on the infant’s head during delivery, causing the head to detach from the body. To cover up the mistake, they say he then forced the baby back inside Betts and ordered an emergency cesarean section, or C-section. Prior Warnings At an earlier appointment, a physician told the couple that due to the baby’s size, Betts would likely need to give birth via C-section. When it came time to deliver, however, Dr. Gilbert Webb of St. John’s Mercy Medical Center would only perform a C-section after attempting a vaginal birth. He also allegedly would not allow the couple to leave and go to another hospital. Reluctantly, the couple agreed. Birth Gone…
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How Jaundice Led to Cerebral Palsy

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Earlier this week we wrote about “The House of Gort,” a 16-minute documentary that features a family with special needs children. All three children were born with jaundice due to their parents’ incompatible blood type, and medical errors caused one daughter to develop cerebral palsy. What is Jaundice? Jaundice occurs when the body fails to expel bilirubin, a waste chemical produced by a reaction inside the liver. It is very common in newborns; the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation says that 90 percent of newborns experience some degree of jaundice in the first few days following birth. Jaundice occurs because the baby must start using its liver for the first time. Until birth, the placenta does the liver’s job. Jaundice Treatments Doctors commonly use a light treatment called phototherapy to balance out the bilirubin. Most babies respond positively to the treatment. Gina, the mother in the film, says phototherapy was effective…
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Birth Trauma and Women

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Many women experience childbirth as a true miracle and a challenging, yet positive, experience. For some women, childbirth is quite the opposite. As a result, these women suffer from birth trauma and their experience is anything but a miracle. Birth trauma refers to the post-birth state where some women have experienced symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms may include silence, shame and nightmares. If you or a loved one experienced birth trauma, an experienced birth trauma lawyer may be able to tell you if you have any legal recourse. What Causes Birth Trauma in Women? For some women, having birth instruments inserted inside them can lead to birth trauma. Without consent, placing speculums, fingers, cotton swabs and other common instruments inside the vagina is a form of mistreatment to some mothers. Women with posttraumatic stress disorder have reported panic attacks near the birth site, flashbacks and a general…
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