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Why Pushing May Be Blamed for a Baby’s Brachial Plexus Injury
The maternal forces defense birth injury explanation means a doctor or hospital is claiming a baby’s brachial plexus injury came…
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Should My Doctor Have Done a C-Section Instead of Using Forceps?
A doctor may choose forceps instead of a C-section when vaginal delivery appears close, the baby is low enough in…
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What Does the Waiter’s Tip Position Mean in a Newborn?
The waiter’s tip position in a baby usually means one arm is hanging limp, turned inward, or moving less than…
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Can Prolonged Labor Cause Birth Injuries? What Parents Should Know
Prolonged labor can cause birth injuries when a baby is exposed to ongoing stress, reduced oxygen, fetal distress, or a…
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What Do Baby Brain MRI Results Mean After a Difficult Birth?
Baby brain MRI results can show whether a newborn has signs of brain injury, bleeding, swelling, stroke, oxygen-related injury, or…
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What It Means When Your Newborn Had Low Apgar Scores
The moments after birth should be filled with joy and relief, but when medical staff speak in hushed tones about…
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Why My Baby Isn’t Meeting Milestones After a Difficult Birth
When you bring your baby home from the hospital, you imagine all the firsts ahead of you. The first smile,…
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Why My Baby Isn’t Moving One Side of Their Face
Learn what facial asymmetry in babies can mean, which causes are temporary, and when symptoms may point to a birth…
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What Happens When Preterm Birth Complications Aren’t Caught in Time
When a baby arrives before 37 weeks of pregnancy, every hour matters. Preterm birth affects roughly 1 in 10 babies…
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What Those Heart Rate Drops During Labor Actually Meant
When you’re in labor, one of the most constant sounds in the room is that rhythmic whooshing from the fetal…
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