Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the spine and spinal cord. It can range greatly in severity. Minor cases of spina bifida can include an infant with a hairy patch or birthmark over the spine. Severe cases involve an area of the spinal cord being exposed, which often...
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Do you need a fetal distress lawyer?
Fetal distress is not a specific condition or problem. It is a term that indicates that the fetus is unhappy during the delivery process and may require assistance from the healthcare professionals attending the delivery. Many babies are successfully delivered without injury after showing signs of fetal distress. Unfortunately, sometimes,...
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What are the Most Common Birth Injuries (And Why)?
Although birth injuries in general are rare, some babies are injured during delivery. The baby’s size or position during labour often contributes to birth injuries. A premature baby may be more fragile and more susceptible to injury during delivery. Difficult or prolonged labour may also be responsible for certain birth...
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How Long Will Your Medical or Birth Malpractice Case Take to Complete?
The legal process often seems to be unreasonably slow to those who don’t understand all the ins and outs of litigation. Unexpected delays are common and it may seem that each one is nothing more than an unacceptable excuse. If you have a better understanding of the timing of a...
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Can Stillbirth be the Result of Medical Malpractice?
In some circumstances, a mistake made by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional may lead to the stillbirth of a baby. A stillbirth is defined as the death of the fetus after 20 weeks gestation and before birth. In Canada, in 2009, the stillbirth rate was approximately 1 in...
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