Birth Injuries
Posted on Dec. 13th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Not all prescription medications are safe to take during pregnancy. Pharmaceutical companies are required to disclose any potential side effects that could harm the fetus—or the mother—during pregnancy in order to get FDA approval. Doctors should also discuss how a particular drug could affect a pregnancy with their patient before prescribing it. Sometimes, however, one… read more
Posted on Nov. 19th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
It is reasonable to expect that when you go to the hospital in Pittsburgh or anywhere else seeking medical help, you will get the attention that you need. Yet, that is not always the case. Medical professionals are often rushed or simply don’t comprehend the severity of a situation and discharge a patient without a… read more
Posted on Nov. 8th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Just as every woman in Pittsburgh experiences pregnancy differently, each will have different delivery experiences. Even an easy pregnancy can turn into a difficult delivery. The size and position of the baby can make labor and delivery more complicated for the mother-to-be as well as the delivery doctors and nurses, and can sometimes lead to… read more
Posted on Oct. 14th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Occasionally, complications that arise during the delivery process can cause injuries, disfigurement or permanent disabilities. The baby’s size, position of the baby and a number of factors can lead to a difficult birth. Still, labor and delivery doctors are expected to adjust birthing plans as necessary in order to prevent birth injuries. The mother of… read more
Posted on Sep. 21st, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Expectant mothers usually take every precaution to ensure the health and safety of their unborn children. Sadly, not every parent in Pennsylvania gets take home a healthy child after delivery. Some babies suffer from unpreventable genetic conditions in utero. Other times, complications during delivery or the actions of a negligent doctor can lead to birth… read more
Posted on Jul. 30th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Pregnancy is often a time of excitement mixed with trepidation about the future. As a mother grows a baby within her womb, it becomes necessary for her to begin thinking of the things she allows into her body and how they will affect her newborn. Because babies receive many of the same substances the mother… read more
Posted on Jul. 10th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Having a baby may be a time of extreme happiness and anxiety about the future for the mother and father of the child. Once the pregnant woman has been admitted to the hospital for the birth, she depends on the medical professionals at the hospital to determine whether she requires emergency care and when she… read more
Posted on Jun. 11th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
When a child is born, both the mother and the baby place their trust in health care professionals, such as doctors or nurses, who make choices regarding how to care for them. If a medical emergency arises with a newborn or mother, doctors have taken an oath that requires them to take all appropriate steps… read more
Posted on May. 6th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
When a woman enters a hospital in Pittsburgh to give birth to a baby, she places her trust in the doctors and nurses who will be performing the delivery. If procedures are not followed and mistakes are made, the baby may suffer birth injuries that could have been prevented if the delivery process had been… read more
Posted on Apr. 25th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
After a ten year delay, a family was finally awarded $130 million in a birth injury case that reportedly involved medical malpractice. This was actually the third trial to take place. The verdict in the first trial was favorable to the hospital, but that verdict was later reversed. A second trial resulted in a hung… read more
