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Medical information, legal guidance, and support for New York families affected by birth injuries
When Does a Baby Need a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?
Learn when hydrocephalus needs a pediatric neurosurgeon, how shunt decisions are made, and how often shunts actually need revision.
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How Congenital Toxoplasmosis Affects a Baby’s Brain and Eyes
Congenital toxoplasmosis treatment has two distinct phases. Learn why timing matters for brain and eye outcomes, and what New York…
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When Newborn Pulse Oximetry Screening Is Missed or Delayed in New York
New York law requires newborn pulse oximetry screening. Learn what a missed or delayed screen means and what records to…
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How Twin Pregnancies Increase the Risk of Birth Injury
Learn how twin pregnancy monitoring should work by chorionicity, including the current monochorionic surveillance schedule and TTTS warning signs.
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Five Preventable Causes of Birth Injuries in New York
Could your child's birth injury have been prevented? Explore common causes like delayed C-sections and monitoring failures, plus your legal…
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Spinal Epidural Hematoma Warning Signs After Labor
Spinal epidural hematoma after a labor epidural is rare but serious. Learn the warning signs, why an 8-to-12-hour window matters,…
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Why My C-Section Was Emergency After Hours of Labor
Emergency, urgent, and stat don't all mean the same thing in a C-section record. Learn what these terms actually mean…
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What Medicaid Waivers and CDPAP Actually Pay For When Your Child Has a Serious Birth Injury
Medicaid waivers, CDPAP, a birth injury settlement, and the MIF all serve different roles. Learn how they fit together for…
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How Feeding Progresses During Your Baby’s NICU Stay
From IV nutrition to full oral feeds, learn how NICU feeding actually progresses, what pumping really involves, and what discharge…
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How to Apply for CDPAP in New York When Your Child Has a Birth Injury
A parent generally can't be paid via CDPAP to care for their own child under 21 in New York. Learn…
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