On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 2, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | May 1, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Mar 26, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Mar 10, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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....
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Mar 3, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 11, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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,...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 15, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jan 9, 2015 | Birth Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Nov 20, 2014 | Birth Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Oct 9, 2014 | Birth Injuries
Nothing should spoil the joyous moment of birthing a child. More often than not, however, newborns can suffer serious injuries at the hands of a doctor, nurse or other hospital staff. It is important that Florida residents are aware of the more common birth injuries...
