The brachial plexus is a network of motor and sensory nerves connecting the spinal cord with the shoulder, arm and hand. During childbirth, brachial plexus injuries can occur when a baby is too large to pass easily through the mother’s pelvis, or in a breech position....
High-risk pregnancies occur when the mother or baby has a higher-than-normal chance of a negative outcome following pregnancy or delivery. There are many conditions that can cause a pregnancy to be labeled “high-risk,” such as: • ...
Trauma is defined as an emotional shock following a stressful event or injury that can cause long-term mental health issues, such as panic or anxiety disorders. Any trauma experienced has the potential to permanently alter your brain chemistry, and affect how your...
Birth Injury Guide No matter how long parents spend preparing their birth plans, reading pregnancy books and preparing their hospital bags with everything they might need, sometimes during delivery unforeseen complications can arise. A particularly difficult labor or...
The medical malpractice team at Siri & Glimstad is evaluating claims from people in all 50 states whose loved one was injured during birth. What Is a Birth Injury and How Often Does It Occur? Many people feel that by choosing to give birth in a hospital, they are...
