Monthly Archives: April 2026

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 »