Placental abruption is a serious medical condition that can occur during pregnancy, posing significant risks to both the mother and the baby. It happens when the placenta detaches from the uterine wall before childbirth, disrupting the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. While placental abruption can occur naturally and without warning, there are…
Continue reading ›Women tend to seek out professional medical support during labor and delivery for their own safety. They rely on the guidance and support of medical professionals to take some of the risk out of the birth process. Generally speaking, medical professionals have the ability to identify concerning warning signs of issues during labor and the…
Continue reading ›Nothing is more devastating to parents to discover that the newborn child they have been anticipating for nine months suffers a severe or fatal birth injury. Birth injuries can occur before, during, and after delivery. Recent statistics reveal that of the 1,000 babies delivered in the U.S., 6.6 of them suffer a birth injury. Birth…
Continue reading ›Having a baby is a joyous event for Maryland parents, and one that gives them a blend of exhilaration, anxiety and exhaustion, even when everything goes as they had hoped. When a birth injury occurs, however, before birth or during delivery, it may unnecessarily endanger the newborn’s health. For every 1,000 babies born in the…
Continue reading ›Women in Maryland who are pregnant may be excited to welcome the new addition to their family. However, they may also recognize that complications can arise during their pregnancy and labor, and they may simply wish for a smooth birth process and a healthy baby. Unfortunately, medical professionals — including obstetricians and gynecologists sometimes do…
Continue reading ›When patients experience abnormal symptoms, they trust that doctors will conduct the proper tests and determine if they are suffering from cancer or other more benign ailments. In some instances, physicians may miss signs and symptoms of cancer, and patients may delay care because of this negligence. Residents of Maryland should be aware of certain…
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