Prolonged labor can increase the chances of injury to the child. After a certain amount of time, many doctors will suggest moving on to other options, like a C-section.Why does a long delivery increase the risks? Some of the reason is just that there is more exposure...
Birth injuries can happen for many reasons, but they are often linked to a known set of factors -- or a combination of these factors. One thing that doctors need to do is to identify these risk factors up front and take the proper steps to keep the baby safe and...
Whether it is a woman's first child or not, expecting a baby is an exciting time. And, as a woman nears her due date, she is likely in anticipation that the baby will come sooner than later. Even though it is difficult to wait for the arrival of a baby, it is...
Each day many parents in New Mexico rush to their local hospitals to experience the miracle of childbirth. Labor and delivery can be a particularly stressful, not to mention painful, experience for parents, and once they have the opportunity to see their newborns they...
The impending birth of a little one is a joyous event that is well anticipated for. And while mothers-to-be are made aware of the complications that could occur during pregnancy, labor and delivery, many do not believe any harm would ever be caused to them or their...
When parents in New Mexico prepare to bring a little one into this world, they are likely thinking very happy thoughts. It is a joyous time, and parents are focused on their excitement and what life will be like when their new baby arrives. Most parents do not think...
When a woman is expecting to bring new life into the world, she is not expecting any harm to be caused to her or her newborn. Unfortunately, there are risks associated with childbirth, but for the most part, unpreventable injuries and harms are not the ones one should...
Delivering a baby should be a most joyous occasion for a New Mexico resident, but if the birthing process is not handled properly, it could become a devastating moment. It may be shocking to hear that six to eight of every 1000 infants born in the country suffer a...
When one thinks about birth injuries, he or she may first think about the baby getting hurt or sick as a result of a medical mistake. However, during a pregnancy or labor, medical malpractice can also leave a mother in a worsened medical condition. In the worst case...
This blog has discussed how important it is for doctors to pay careful attention during labor and delivery and to take every reasonable step they can to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the child.However, doctors and other professionals who are...