In order to develop properly, the fetus must exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with mom. Oxygen travels through the mother’s heart, lungs, uterus, and placenta finally making its way through the umbilical cord and into the fetus. When the mom exhales, she is releasing carbon dioxide, including what the...
When I think about this question, “I say, how could this even happen?” It is the medical personnel’s job to know what dose and what medication to give. A pharmacist or nurse should be checking this; I trust them to script out and give medication properly. Sadly, this...
So, what is a birth plan? This is a document that lets your doctors/nurses know what your preferences are for things such as managing your labor pain, etc. Now just because you have this plan in writing doesn’t mean you are in control; it just means your team...
I was reading a few articles and I decided to write this blog to give people the same awareness. The stats blew my mind. Heart disease and cancer were #1 and #2 in US for cause of death, but medical error was #3. This is astounding. 250,000 people...
Knowing what hospital to choose for your medical needs is important. I am not saying that a county-owned or government-owned hospital is a bad place and that you can’t be treated there. I am just simply saying it is really hard to sue a government-owned hospital for medical...
During labor/delivery doctors use special equipment to monitor the baby’s heart rate. This is important so it can detect any variation from the normal pattern. A normal fetal heart rate is a good indication that labor is progressing well, and the baby isn’t in any apparent distress. Although you...
What is Birth Asphyxia?Birth Asphyxia is the lack of oxygen to the baby during labor and childbirth. Severe oxygen deficiency is known as birth hypoxia/intrauterine hypoxia. When the infant lacks oxygen, its cells cannot work properly and can often result in brain damage and possible...
What is a birth injury?Birth injuries refer to preventable injuries suffered prior to birth or in the period during and immediately after birth. Unlike a birth defect (which is genetic and not the fault of anyone), a birth injury is an injury to the baby due to...
What happens after you sign the contract?Once you sign the contract, our office starts immediately requesting you or your loved one’s medical records. Why do we need the medical records? In a medical malpractice case, we need evidence that a wrongdoing occurred to you or your...
A deposition can sound scary and daunting. What is the purpose of a deposition? I have already told my lawyer my side, why do I have to say it formally?A deposition is taking an oral statement of a witness under oath before a trial. The lawyers for the...