Any woman who has given birth would likely tell you that no pregnancy is completely safe until the baby is actually born and in stable health. That is to say, all the precautions and care taken over the previous nine months can be undone by mistakes made during labor...
C-sections and breech births
Many Florida mothers-to-be wish to deliver their children as naturally as possible. This often means having a vaginal birth. However, there are certain instances where the child may be in a breech position when the time comes, which could result in serious injuries to...
What Florida parents should know about induced labor.
Floridians may not know that pregnancies involving infants with a high birth weight might benefit from induced labor, which could minimize the risks of a difficult birth. In some cases, doctors induce labor at 37 to 38 weeks prior to the full term of 39 weeks. This...
Basic safety initiatives greatly reduce tragedies in childbirth
The potential liability for tragic outcomes during delivery causes doctors' liability insurance rates to soar. Fortunately, Florida obstetricians, nurses and future parents can find hope in a Public Citizen Report that relates the impressive results produced as four...
Bone injuries caused by birth trauma
While most Florida parents experience normal deliveries, there are instances where the baby could suffer trauma during the birth. Babies that were born with excessive birth weights or experienced a breech delivery are at risk for suffering fractures to certain bones....
Laryngeal nerve injuries and medical malpractice
A laryngeal nerve injury can happen before or during the birth of some infants in Florida. While the injury may occur due to the position of the baby's neck before birth, it may also happen during the delivery stage. The baby's head may be turned in such a way as to...
Possible problems associated with vacuum assisted deliveries
When a woman delivers a baby in Florida, a doctor may have to perform a procedure to assist with vaginal delivery. Frequently, doctors use either forceps or a vacuum extractor in these circumstances. Some physicians might have preferences based on their experiences,...
Possible injuries related to forceps delivery in Florida
When a baby needs help exiting the birth canal, a doctor may use forceps to help guide the baby along. A tube is attached to the baby's head, and the doctor will pull the baby out during a contraction. After the head is exposed, the mother will finish delivering the...
What long-term complications do brachial plexus injuries cause?
Florida mothers whose infants have suffered brachial plexus injuries need to know the potential long-term complications. The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that begins at the bottom of the neck and extends throughout the shoulders and into the arms and hands. It...
What is Erb’s Palsy?
Expecting parents in Florida might be interested to know what exactly Erb's palsy is and how it happens. Erb's palsy is a type of brachial plexus palsy named for the first doctor to describe the condition. Around one or two babies out of a thousand get Erb's palsy,...
