With an ever-increasing number of NEC lawsuits being filed against baby formula manufacturers, health officials have spoken out publicly on the need to protect premature babies by emphasizing the benefits
The journey to parenthood is one of hope, preparation, and perseverance. While most deliveries lead to healthy outcomes, some births result in injuries caused by preventable mistakes. When a birth injury occurs, it can leave families grappling with emotional, physical, and financial challenges. If y
For almost 40 years, the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program has provided much-needed financial assistance to families with children who suffer specific types of birth injuries.
By some estimates, for every 1,000 babies born in the United States, there are six to eight babies who suffer a birth injury during the process. While many infants overcome birth injuries, others are left with permanent ones requiring families to face not only emotional…
A new Florida law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis gives women who need a cesarean section another option besides having the surgery performed in a hospital.
Having a baby should be an exciting and joyful time, but when a birth injury causes cerebral palsy (CP), the lives of the child and parents are forever changed. The costs and emotional impact of caring for a child with the condition can be overwhelming…
Great trust is placed in the hands of the medical professionals involved in the birth of your baby, but sometimes, mistakes are made, and medical providers fail to provide the standard of care they should.
Pregnancy complications can be debilitating, but many women find comfort in knowing that symptoms often can go away after childbirth. However, new research has found that the effects may be longer-lasting than experts had previously realized. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine determined th
The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California (FCI-Dublin) served as the sole women-only federal prison east of the Rocky Mountains for decades, and its list of former residents includes Heidi
As the country’s top gymnasts are feeling the pressure to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris, the story of how Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who
There is an ongoing debate involving the high rate of deaths of pregnant women during labor and delivery in this country. In September, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released a report on the United States maternal death rates. The researchers reported that the…
The stainless steel water bottles known as Stanley cups, which became a nationwide obsession after going viral on social media, are under fire in several federal class action lawsuits for
