Blog Posts in Childbirth Injuries

Every baby develops differently and moves at a different pace. However, if a child misses several significant milestones, it could be a sign of a latent birth injury. To help worried parents ...

Over the past 30 years, maternal mortality rates have seen a steady rise in the US. In 1990, this country had a maternal mortality rate of 17 in 100,000 ; now it stands at 25 in 100,000. These numbers ...

Birth injuries are often the fault of negligent medical treatment and malpractice. That said, certain factors increase the risk of a birth injury. These may be unexpected circumstances, difficulties ...

C-Sections are an increasingly common means of giving birth, especially in the US. About 25% of babies are now born through caesarian section (C-Section). However, while the practice is increasingly ...

7 in 1,000 babies born in the US will suffer a birth injury. Birth injuries can result in a variety of symptoms, from the very temporary to the life-changing. While nobody expects a this tragedy, the ...

If childbirth injuries like cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia, or Erb’s palsy have marred your birth experience, contact a Portland medical malpractice attorney for representation. Childbirth is a ...