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It's hard to imagine the possibility of a birth going wrong. After all the care of one's body over nine months of pregnancy, it can seem like a tragedy if the baby appears anything other than perfect. Fortunately, serious injuries during birth are far less likely now...
Doctors, nurses and other clinical professionals are an integral part of our lives, especially at the beginning and towards the end. In order to let them help us, we must implicitly trust that they have our best interests at heart, and this is almost always true. But...
Pregnancy has always been risky, but it is far safer for women in the United States to prepare to have a child with proper medical care in modern times. Fewer mothers-to-be suffer from eclampsia, organ failure or other issues that used to be attached to pregnancy in...
When it comes to questions about a baby, parents are always hoping for the best. Many deliveries go off without a hitch, and some come with a momentary glitch. But serious injuries can happen, although they are thankfully rare, and babies can suffer trauma with...
North Carolina relies heavily on its medical care infrastructure, which exemplifies the industrial success of the state. Physicians are respected members of society who are arguably the most important part of it. But the trust we give them may be horribly misplaced if...
Parenthood is one of life's most sacred offices, and being a successful parent is surely the most treasured reward on the journey. Children rely completely on their caretakers for years after birth, which makes that responsibility especially important. Some lawmakers...
It is hard to imagine a baby's first few moments of life being marred by an illness or injury. Sometimes, slight issues like bruising or mild jaundice can easily be forgotten as babies recover quickly. But a few injuries can cause serious complications and affect a...
Doctors and health care professionals are always there to help in our times of greatest need. The trust that we have in physicians makes it even harder in the rare event that the profession fails us and leaves us worse than we were before we were treated. For most of...
A Cesaraen-section may be a very common surgery, but it is still surgery. It carries certain risks, especially if doctors make mistakes. One risk is infection after the surgery is complete, which can be a serious and potentially fatal complication for a new mother as...
Any parent can answer a question about what they wanted most for their child between conception and birth. All parents want a healthy and happy child who is easily pleased. Everything else is simply a bonus. But sometimes, tragically, parents do not get that wish. The...