If you have been asked about your family’s health history at work or during the hiring process, your employer may be in violation of Illinois law. The Illinois Genetic Information Protection Act (GIPA) does not allow an employer to ask about your family’s health...
Catastrophic Injuries A catastrophic injury is one that results in traumatic damage –often to the spine, brain, head or neck– that can lead to either a fatality or severe permanent disability, such as paralysis. Paralysis is the loss of motor function and...
How Does Lack of Oxygen Occur During Birth? All humans need oxygen in order for their bodies to function properly, even babies in the womb. Babies in utero get their oxygen through the umbilical cord from the placenta. During birth, contractions push the amniotic...
What is Uterine Rupture? Uterine rupture is when a woman’s uterine wall tears open, usually during labor.  It can be a life-threatening complication of a difficult birth. The uterus is a muscular organ where a developing baby grows within the mother. In a complete...
Erb’s Palsy is a birth injury that can occur during delivery when the nerves connecting the baby’s shoulder, arm and hand are damaged.  It results in loss of muscle function in the arm and shoulder that can be lifelong in some cases. The brachial plexus is the...
