The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Botox for the treatment of upper limb spasticity in pediatric patients between 2-17 years old. The approval was fast-tracked by the FDA after Allergan, the producer of Botox, submitted two trials for review. Fast-tracked approvals are typically reserved for therapies that show promising improvements in safety and … Continued

If you are considering pregnancy, recent research suggests that vitamin D could play an important role in reducing your chance of miscarriage plus increase the odds of a healthy birth. Starting a family is a lifetime goal for many women and men.  While pregnancy and a growing family are a natural course for many couples, … Continued

The United States leads developed countries in the number of moms who die as a result of childbirth. As maternal mortality continues to decline in countries with similar high quality medical care, the US rate of maternal mortality has jumped. This discouraging news is not getting any better. In the US, the media reports that … Continued

For years, researchers have pondered the apparent rise in numbers of children diagnosed along the spectrum of autism disorders.  At the same time, the rate of diabetes among adults has risen.  A new study suggests an association between a pregnant woman with maternal diabetes and the risk of autism in her baby. The study, published … Continued

A prolonged labor and difficult delivery places a mother at risk of serious harm, but these circumstances can also create fetal distress which can have lasting effects on the newborn’s health and development. There are a number of long-term disabilities that can result from fetal distress. While some of these conditions are immediately recognizable at birth, others may not present symptoms … Continued

In the event of an emergency during labor and delivery, the attending physician must know how to respond quickly and accurately. This includes understanding which procedures are effective at treating specific conditions. One proven method for addressing hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a process known as “body/brain cooling” or “brain hypothermia.” It reduces brain damage and potential … Continued

An individual’s ability to bring a lawsuit before a court is known as “standing.” It requires that you have a significant connection to the harm that has been caused to give rise to the legal right to seek compensation. The unique circumstances of a birth injury case can make the issue of who has the legal … Continued

The birth of a baby is supposed to be a special time in a family’s life. Unfortunately, thousands of babies and mothers experience devastating birth injuries on a yearly basis. When these incidents occur, it can be challenging to correctly determine whether the injury was caused by medical negligence. If you find yourself in this … Continued