According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 10% of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related diabetes. Given the somewhat common nature of this condition, standard procedure calls for mothers to get screened during the second trimester of pregnancy. Abnormal results could signify the mothers are experiencing gestational diabetes, which can cause complications for both mother and baby if not treated properly ..read more

The results from this year’s annual report card on infant and maternal morbidity are in. As poorly as the whole U.S. is performing, Ohio itself is faring even worse. March of Dimes gives Ohio a D on its report card based on a preterm birth rate of 10.8% in 2022, representing a steady increase from 10.6% in 2021 and 10.3% the year before. Cuyahoga County received an F, one of four counties in the state to do so, for its 12% preterm birth rate. The rate is the 2nd highest in Ohio following Mahoning County at 15.1 ..read more

RSV infections are no joke. These lower respiratory tract infections can take their toll on those who become infected. Historically, infants have been a “particularly vulnerable group.” According to an article by Jennifer Henderson from MedPage Today, hospitalization rates peak in early infancy and “mortality rates for hospitalized infants range from 1% to 3 ..read more

If a doctor dropped your baby during delivery, you should speak to a medical malpractice lawyer. They will help you understand your legal options and rights and can file a lawsuit or insurance claim on behalf of your child and your family. The Eisen Law Firm has a wealth of experience helping injured individuals get the maximum possible monetary compensation in injury claims. We have significant experience handling dropped baby cases, including both six and seven-figure results ..read more

If your newborn appears blue and limp and has difficulty breathing, your baby may have meconium aspiration. When a problem such as meconium aspiration arises during birth, you put your trust in healthcare providers to ensure your baby is well cared for and safe. However, sometimes medical mistakes can cause meconium aspiration ..read more

When your doctor performs a Cesarean section or C-section, you put your trust in them not only to keep your baby safe, but to keep you safe, too. Unfortunately, however, doctors make mistakes during Cesarean delivery, harming mothers as well as children. If there was a mistake associated with your C-section, your doctor might have been negligent and committed medical malpractice ..read more

Childbirth is an inherently traumatic process. All too often, mothers and babies are subjected to injuries during the birth process that could have been prevented had they received appropriate care from physicians, nurses, technicians, and even hospitals. If you or your child has suffered harm during the birthing process, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney who handles birth injury cases to learn more about your rights and opportunities for recourse ..read more

Group B streptococcus is a bacteria that commonly is found in women’s rectal, urinary, vaginal, and gastrointestinal areas. Indeed, according to Stanford Children’s Hospital, one in four adult women may carry group B strep at any time. Although group B step generally does not cause problems in women who are not pregnant, group B strep can cause complications during pregnancies, as women can pass the bacteria to infants during pregnancy and birth ..read more

If your baby was harmed during the birthing process, you might understandably wonder whether you have grounds to file legal action against the healthcare providers and facilities responsible for your child's treatment. It isn't always easy to know whether you have cause to seek compensation from a medical provider, but don't let that stop you from exploring your legal options in a risk-free, no-cost, confidential case evaluation setting ..read more

There are few experiences in life more challenging than watching your child suffer. This burden may be even heavier if you know or suspect your child’s suffering could have been prevented had someone only taken better care of them. Suppose your child suffered an injury during the birthing process, and a healthcare provider’s actions or inactions contributed to or caused that harm. In that case, it is crucial that you speak with an experienced attorney ..read more