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Labor Induction Problems With Pitocin or Oxytocin
It’s not unusual for a doctor to choose to induce labor in a mother using pictocin, a synthetic hormone. There are several often very good reasons to induce labor. But recent research shows that it can also be very dangerous for the baby. In fact, if a medical team is the least bit inattentive while inducing labor, it can lead to serious birth trauma or a reduction of oxygen to the newborn resulting in brain damage and cerebral palsy. Here’s what happens. The medical team administers pictocin (or Oxycotin) to stimulate contractions to encourage the spontaneous onset of labor with the goal of a safe vaginal delivery of the baby. However, too much stimulation can create a hyperstimulation of the mother’s uterus. The uterine muscles contract too frequently or don’t relax between contractions which can result in a decrease of oxygenated blood from the mother’s placenta to the baby. Lack…
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The Risk of Cerebral Palsy Can Increase with Premature Birth
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that premature babies are at a higher risk for server disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. These disabilities can affect the physical, mental and social aspects of a child’s development, causing them life-long pain and suffering. It is just as important for pregnant women to be aware of the risks associated with premature birth and it is for a physician to monitor a pregnancy for signs of a premature birth. Careful monitoring of a pregnancy can help to identify the warning signs of a premature birth. Once the warning signs are identified, it is the job of the attending physician to take the appropriate actions in order to help prevent potential birth injuries. It is the responsibility of the medical staff to provide a reasonable level of care to both mother and child during a birth. This means that they…
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Car Seat Accommodations for Cerebral Palsy
On Monday we wrote about the terrible tragedy in Sacramento where a truck collided with a United Cerebral Palsy bus carrying seven adults with cerebral palsy. One of them died (along with the truck driver and an assistant on the bus), and the rest required treatment for their injuries. Passengers were treated for many injuries, including head trauma, a broken lower back, a broken arm, broken extremities, abrasions and contusions. Considering that people with cerebral palsy have delicate physical conditions, the fact that most of them survived is remarkable. UCP spokesperson Steve Horton said that the organization has always used buses equipped with plenty of seatbelts and wheelchair restraints. If you are responsible for someone with cerebral palsy, here are some things to keep in mind when searching for proper seat restraints. Adherence to law. Federal law requires that all special needs car seats adhere to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
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