Premature birth is a worry of just about every woman who finds out she is pregnant. Even though pregnancy is supposed to be a magical time in your life, it can easily take a tragic turn if your child is born prematurely. So, what causes premature birth? Let's take a...
According to U.S. News & World Report, over a 14-year period, maternal mortality rates have increased 27% in this country. These numbers are quite alarming when compared to other industrialized countries, where maternal mortality rates continue to be on the...
When a woman gives birth, there are many different things that can go wrong. Sadly, birth trauma has cost lives, brought on significant financial hardships and led to a host of other challenges for the entire family. In this post, we will take a closer look at head...
Those who are preparing for the birth of a child and those in the middle of delivery may be facing a number of stressors, whether they are physical or emotional in nature. Unfortunately, many things can go wrong, even when all precautionary measures are taken. Worse,...
If you are a pregnant North Carolina woman looking forward with great joy to welcoming your new child into the world, you should be aware of Erb’s palsy, a potentially debilitating birth injury your baby could suffer. Unfortunately, Erb’s palsy represents...
Bringing a new child into the world is a thrilling time for most North Carolina parents. Although births typically occur without serious complications, the effects can be devastating when the delivery team mishandles an unexpected situation. At [nap_names...
Gestational diabetes is a type of disease that occurs only in pregnancy. It could happen to you if you did not have diabetes before you got pregnant. It typically develops around the middle of pregnancy, and every doctor in North Carolina should test patients for it....
Bringing a baby into the world is a joyous time for most North Carolina families. While the birthing process goes smoothly for the vast majority of newborns, there are occasional complications that can be detrimental to the child and result in life-long conditions. At...
While cerebral palsy has numerous causes, one contributing factor are issues that occur during birth. In this case, parents may be ill-equipped in terms of what to expect, especially when it comes to caring for their child’s special needs. WebMD offers the...
Often, when people think about birth injuries, they focus on the physical consequences that mothers and their children may endure. Or, they may think of the different financial ways in which families are affected when an injury during childbirth takes place, such as...