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What Are the Stages of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy in Newborns?
When a baby experiences oxygen deprivation during birth, the resulting brain injury is called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE. Understanding how…
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Is Fetal Heart Rate Monitored During a C-Section?
If you’re preparing for a cesarean delivery or your labor has led to an unplanned C-section, you may wonder how…
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How Can Parents Help Children with Cerebral Palsy Sleep Better at Night?
Sleep challenges affect many children with cerebral palsy, and the impact extends to the entire family. If your child struggles…
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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Brain Bleeds in Newborns?
When a newborn experiences a brain bleed (also called an intracranial hemorrhage), parents face an overwhelming flood of medical information…
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What Do Bruises on a Newborn Child Indicate?
Discovering bruises on your newborn can be frightening. While some bruising after birth is normal, especially following difficult deliveries, any…
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What is a Botched Circumcision?
When parents make decisions about their newborn’s medical care, they expect procedures to be performed safely and correctly. Unfortunately, circumcision,…
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Signs of Nerve Damage from an Epidural
Epidural anesthesia is one of the most common forms of pain relief during labor, used in approximately 70% of hospital…
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Blood Clots in the Placenta During Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, the placenta serves as your baby’s lifeline, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste. But when blood…
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What Causes Infant Paralysis?
Discovering that your infant has paralysis or severe weakness is every parent’s nightmare. Whether the paralysis appears suddenly or develops…
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What Is a Cervical Cerclage and How Does It Prevent Preterm Birth?
A cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to help prevent preterm birth in women at high risk…
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