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What Are the Long Term Effects and Costs of Birth Injuries?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by

Speak with a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer A birth injury has immediate physical, emotional and financial consequences for everyone involved. The mother, newborn, and entire family can all suffer unimaginable pain and heartache if a physician’s error or delay somehow harms a newly beginning life. However, even if the injury is treated immediately and diligently, the effects of a doctor or nurse’s negligence can last a lifetime. Birth Injury Effects on the Mother Although the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common for many mothers immediately after birth, one study found that up to 6 percent of mothers continue to exhibit the symptoms long enough to justify a full diagnosis of the disorder. Signs of PTSD include: Persistent memories of the event that manifest as nightmares, intrusive thoughts, or flashbacks Emotional withdrawal and isolation Unexplained irritability, anger or difficulty sleeping The above symptoms lasting longer than a month Some states…
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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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Stem Cells Offer New Hope for Treating Cerebral Palsy

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

A Birth Injury Lawyer Explains Cerebral palsy is a form of brain damage that is caused when a brain injury or brain malformation occurs while the brain is still developing, either before, during or after birth. The effects of the initial nerve damage can be severe and lifelong. However, recent advances in medical treatments are offering new hope to patients and families affected by cerebral palsy. New Treatments Being Developed In both the United States and abroad, physicians have been experimenting with new treatments that use the stem cells from a child’s umbilical cord blood. Although the treatment is still in the early stages of development, it is showing great promise for helping to treat the developmental setbacks caused by birth trauma. Stem cells are a kind of “one size fits all” cell that can develop into other kinds of cells that the body uses (blood, nerve, muscle, etc.) In…
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