Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Shoulder Dystocia and Delivery Complications
While most deliveries happen without serious complications, labor and delivery can be unpredictable, and unexpected problems may develop quickly and require immediate medical attention. Shoulder dystocia is one such complication. It occurs when a baby’s head is delivered but one or both shoulders become stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone, and it may require… Read More »
What Placental Abruption Can Mean During Pregnancy
While uncommon, placental abruption can develop quickly and become serious for both mother and baby. Knowing what it is, what causes it, and which symptoms call for immediate medical attention can make a real difference in outcomes. What is Placental Abruption? Placental abruption is when the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus,… Read More »
New study links infection during labor to higher HIE risk
A major new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests that infection and inflammation during labor can make a baby’s brain more vulnerable to injury, while at the same time muting the very warning signs doctors rely on to detect a baby in distress. For families affected by hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy… Read More »
When Newborn Dehydration Goes Unrecognized
The first days and weeks with a newborn are full of learning curves, and feeding is often one of the biggest for mothers. It can be hard to know how much is normal when a baby is fussy at the breast or bottle, or when weight loss is expected versus concerning. But when a… Read More »
What to Know About Postpartum Preeclampsia
Many people assume that preeclampsia only occurs during pregnancy. However, postpartum preeclampsia can develop after a baby is born, even if a mother had a healthy pregnancy and normal blood pressure throughout pregnancy. Without immediate recognition and treatment, the condition can trigger severe complications such as seizures, stroke, damage to internal organs, and various… Read More »
Birth Complication Warning Signs After Delivery
The birth of a child is often thought of as the end of pregnancy, but for the mother, it marks the beginning of a critical recovery period. While some discomfort is expected after childbirth, certain symptoms may signal a serious postpartum complication that requires immediate medical attention. Most postpartum complications develop within the first… Read More »
What Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Can Reveal During Labor
For many parents, going into labor is a day filled with excitement and uncertainty. During labor and delivery, medical conditions and circumstances can change quickly, and the terminology used by medical professionals may be confusing or difficult for families to understand. One of the most important tools used during labor is fetal heart rate… Read More »
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 »
