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What Is an APGAR Score? What It Reveals About a Baby’s Health After Birth
For many parents, the moments after birth are a blur of emotion and uncertainty, while critical medical information is delivered in language that can be difficult to understand amid the chaos. However, one of the first numbers you may hear is their APGAR score which is announced within minutes after a baby is born. … Read More »
Vacuum Extraction Delivery: Procedure, Risks, and Possible Birth Injuries
For most expectant parents, childbirth feels like a process they cannot fully prepare for. You read the books, take the classes, and tour the hospital, but no one tells you what will actually happen if labor takes a turn. One of the situations that often catches parents off guard is when a doctor reaches… Read More »
$15 Million Verdict for Tulsa Family After Missed ER Diagnosis
A Tulsa County jury has returned a $15 million verdict for the family of a young child who suffered permanent brain damage and lifelong disabilities after a bacterial infection was misdiagnosed and left untreated by an emergency department physician. The verdict was secured by Wais Vogelstein Forman Koch & Norman partner Sharon Morgan and… Read More »
Can a Newborn Sleep Too Much? Signs of Excessive Sleepiness in Babies
You have probably heard it from every parent and pediatrician: newborns sleep a lot. They drift off mid-feed, doze through diaper changes, and seem to nap through most of the day. For new parents, it can feel like the only time their baby is not sleeping is during a 3 a.m. crying spell. But… Read More »
What Parents Should Know About Prolonged Labor
Most parents expect labor to follow a relatively predictable path. Contractions begin, the cervix dilates, and the baby is born. But labor does not always go according to plan. When labor slows down significantly or stops progressing altogether, it is known as prolonged labor or failure to progress. This is one of the most… Read More »
What Is Perinatal Asphyxia? How Oxygen Deprivation During Birth Can Lead to Injury
When a baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or immediately after birth, the condition is known as perinatal asphyxia. Also referred to as birth asphyxia or neonatal asphyxia, this condition occurs when blood flow or gas exchange to the baby is disrupted at a critical moment. Even a brief period of oxygen… Read More »
Birth Injury vs. Birth Defect: How to Tell the Difference
When a child is born with a medical condition or physical challenge, parents often face an overwhelming set of questions. One of the most important is whether the condition was something that developed during pregnancy or something that happened during labor and delivery. Understanding the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect… Read More »
Do Babies with Cerebral Palsy look different?
Many parents search for early signs of cerebral palsy in babies, especially if their child experienced complications during birth. One of the most common questions is whether babies with cerebral palsy look different from other infants. The answer is not always straightforward. Cerebral palsy is primarily a movement and muscle tone disorder, and its… Read More »
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS): Can It Cause Long-Term Damage?
Meconium aspiration syndrome, or MAS, occurs when a newborn inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid before or during delivery. While many infants recover with appropriate respiratory support, severe cases can interfere with oxygen exchange and place the brain at risk. The central issue is not simply the presence of meconium. It is whether oxygen deprivation occurred… Read More »
Signs of Cerebral Palsy in Babies Under 1 Year Old
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects movement, muscle tone, posture, and coordination. While some children are diagnosed later in early childhood, early signs of cerebral palsy can often be observed during the first year of life. Recognizing these signs may help families seek early medical evaluation, begin supportive therapies, and understand whether… Read More »
