Birth Injury News & Articles

• Bill would establish a national stillbirth registry and promote prevention
  U.S. Senator Barack Obama, Jun 19, 2008
  U.S. Senator Barack Obama today introduced the Preventing Stillbirth and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Act of 2008, which will enhance public health activities related
  
  
• Children with Cerebral Palsy Have a Greater Risk of Surgical Complications and Poor Outcomes
  AHRQ, Feb 08, 2008
  cerebral palsy (CP), who undergo numerous surgeries, tend to suffer more surgical complications and poorer outcomes than children without CP
  
  
• Teen Birth Rate Rises for First Time in 15 Years
  CDC, Jan 17, 2008
  The teen birth rate in the United States rose in 2006 for the first time since 1991, and unmarried childbearing also rose significantly
  
  
• DSHS Helps Reunite Adult Adoptees with Birth Parents, Siblings
  Department of State Health Services, Jan 11, 2008
  In Texas, adoption records are confidential and court records sealed. People usually have little or no information about their birth parents
  
  
• Arthritis Drug Shows Promise for Reducing Brain Hemorrhage in Premature Babies
  NINDS, Jan 10, 2008
  A drug that is commonly used to reduce the pain of arthritis may eventually be used in pregnant women with preterm
  
  
• An Act to Amend Title 24 and Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to Midwives.
  State of Delaware, Jan 04, 2008
  An Act to Amend Title 24 and Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to Midwives.
  
  
• Depression Risk Higher in Girls with Low Birth Weight
  NIMH, Dec 20, 2007
  Girls’ risk for developing depression after puberty increased significantly if they had low birth weight, in a study funded in part by NIMH.
  
  
• Many U.S. Women Unaware of Birth Defect Risks
  Medline Plus, Dec 13, 2007
  American women of childbearing age commonly take prescription drugs that can cause birth defects, but only about half are receiving contraceptive
  
  
• FDA Approves Contraceptive for Continuous Use
  FDA, Dec 06, 2007
  The new contraceptive, Lybrel, comes in a 28 day-pill pack with low-dose combination tablets that contain 90 micrograms of a progestin, levonorgestrel
  
  
• Birth Defect Cost U.S Billions
  Department of Health & Human Services, Nov 29, 2007
  The initial economic cost of having a baby born with a birth defect is enormous
  
  
• Information women receive in pregnancy affects their childbirth preferences after prior cesarean delivery
  U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Nov 01, 2007
  Cesarean delivery rates account for 29 percent of births in the United States. However, vaginal birth after cesarean
  
  
• Maternal Obesity Heightens Risk of Birth Defects
  U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Oct 25, 2007
  Women who were obese before they became pregnant had a higher risk of having babies with certain birth defects
  
  
• Congresswoman and Senator to Announce Funding for New Spinal Cord Injury Unit at Zablocki
  House.Gov, Oct 18, 2007
  Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Herb Kohl today announced that Milwaukee's Zablocki VA Medical Center
  
  
• Second-Born Twin Has Higher Post-Delivery Death Risk
  U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Oct 11, 2007
  Second-born twins are twice as likely as the firstborn to die at birth or shortly after due to complications during delivery
  
  
• Low Maternal Cholesterol Tied to Premature Birth
  National Institutes of Health, Oct 04, 2007
  Pregnant women who have very low cholesterol may face a greater risk of delivering their babies prematurely than women with
  
  
• Treatment Does Not Prevent Preterm Birth
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Sep 24, 2007
  Progesterone therapy does not reduce the chances of preterm birth in women pregnant with twins.
  
  
• U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High of Nearly 78 Years
  The Center for Disease Control, Sep 14, 2007
  This report highlights the continued reduction in deaths from the three leading killers in the United States
  
  
• Nation's Childhood Immunization Rates Remain at or above record levels
  Center for Disease Control, Sep 07, 2007
  The nation's childhood immunization rates remain at or near record levels for routinely recommended vaccines
  
  
• Vitamin C and Birth Complications
  National Institutes of Health, Aug 16, 2007
  In humans, intracerebral hemorrhage, lung complications and respiratory failure are frequent causes of serious morbidity and death in premature infants. Maturation of th
  
  
• Overall Infant Mortality Rate in U.S. Largely Unchanged
  CDC, Jul 23, 2007
  The mortality rate has not declined much since 2000 when it was 6.89.
  
  
• New Study Finds Few Risks of Birth Defects from Antidepressant Use during Pregnancy
  CDC, Jul 03, 2007
  selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors most commonly known as SSRIs, during pregnancy does not significantly increase the risk for most birth defects
  
  
• Article on Cerebral Palsy - Chicago Birth Injury Attorney - Locate a Lawyer
  Staff Writer, Jun 12, 2007
  If this article on cerebral palsy sounds similar to what you experienced with your child, it is important to contact a
  
  
• Oxygen Deprivation During Birth
  National Institutes of Health, Jun 01, 2007
  Chemical reactions, including those needed to sustain life, occur progressively faster as temperature increases. Miller hypothesized that reducing the speed of those reac
  
  
• Experimental Vaccine Meant To Reduce StillBirths
  nih.gov, May 25, 2007
  Mark Schleiss, M.D., American Legion Endowed Chair in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, led a team of researchers at his ow
  
  
• Senator Works to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome
  dodd.senate.gov, May 23, 2007
  Legislation would establish health campaign to prevent form of child abuse
  
  
• Sleep Related Injuries In Hawaii
  State of Hawaii, Apr 23, 2007
  Currently sleep related injuries are by far the leading cause of injury related deaths among infants in Hawaii
  
  
• Shaken Baby Syndrome In Wisconsin
  State of Wisconsin, Apr 10, 2007
  Severe form of brain injury that occurs when an infant or young child is shaken forcibly enough to cause the brain to rebound against his or her skull
  
  
• Infant Mortality In Louisiana
  State of Louisiana, Apr 10, 2007
  Difference in infant mortality rates has existed for many years at both the state and national level
  
  
• Infant Birth Health in Texas
  CDC, Apr 10, 2007
  Number of births to unmarried women in Texas was underreported during the years
  
  
• Decline of Infant Mortality in Vermont
  CDC, Apr 05, 2007
  Infant mortality has declined in the United States because of advances in public health
  
  
• Study Of Infant Deaths in Missouri
  State of Missouri, Mar 30, 2007
  Many of the infant deaths at the beginning of the twentieth century were associated with
  
  
• Occurence Of Birth Defect In Tennessee
  State of Tennessee, Mar 30, 2007
  It is important for all women of childbearing age to make
  
  
• Preventing Infant Death In New Hampshire
  State of New Hampshire, Mar 30, 2007
  New Hampshire to reduce the number of preventable child deaths by
  
  
• California Birth Delivery Injury Study
  National Institute Health, Mar 29, 2007
  Vacuum extraction and obstetric forceps are operative procedures used during complicated vaginal deliveries
  
  
• Chicago Shoulder Dystocias Study
  National Institute Health, Mar 29, 2007
  There were 15 shoulder dystocias but only one permanent brachial plexus injury
  
  
• Indiana Birth Asphyxia Study
  Clinical Trials Government, Mar 29, 2007
  Perinatal cerebral hypoxia-ischemia injury is an important cause of death and neurodevelopmental disability
  
  
• Drinking Water Contamination And Birth Defects In Iowa
  CDC, Mar 29, 2007
  Special project focused on ecologic studies of public drinking water contamination and birth defects
  
  
• Arizona Traumatic Brain Injury Program
  State of Arizona, Mar 29, 2007
  Received a grant to develop a coordinated system of care for children who have Traumatic Brain Injury
  
  
• Diabetes and Birth Defects
  cdc.gov, Feb 23, 2007
  An interaction term between maternal diabetes and race was included in the models to determine whether the relation between maternal diabetes and adverse events differed
  
  
• Experimental Prenatal Test Helps Spot Birth Defects
  US Department of Health and Human Services, Feb 12, 2007
  A new, noninvasive method of prenatal testing may one day help to detect birth defects in unborn babies
  
  
• Nitroglycerin Could Help Prevent Preterm Births
  US Department of Health and Human Services, Feb 05, 2007
  Giving nitroglycerin to women in preterm labor helps prolong their pregnancy and improves the health of their babies
  
  
• One Quarter of Vaginal Births Cause Tiny Brain Hemorrhages
  US Department of Health and Human Services, Feb 01, 2007
  Researchers are reporting that as many as 26 percent of all babies born vaginally may experience bleeding in the brain caused by the birthing process
  
  
• Facial Nerve Palsy Due to Birth Trauma
  National Institutes of Health, Jan 24, 2007
  This condition describes facial paralysis caused by pressure on the facial nerves while an infant is inside the uterus or being delivered
  
  
• Information About Erb Duchenne and Dejerine Klumpke Palsies
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Jan 16, 2007
  Many brachial plexus injuries happen when a babys shoulders become impacted during delivery and the brachial plexus nerves stretch or tear
  
  
• Research to Prevent Brain Damage in Newborns
  National Institutes of Health, Jan 08, 2007
  The journey of hope to improve the lives of infants born with oxygen deprivation has taken 65 years
  
  
• Scientists Discover How Maternal Smoking Can Cause Cleft Lip and Palate
  National Institutes of Health, Jan 03, 2007
  Women who smoke during pregnancy and carry a fetus whose DNA lacks both copies of a gene involved in detoxifying cigarette smoke substantially increase
  
  
• FDA Approves Novel Device That Prevents or Reduces Brain Damage in Infants
  fda.gov, Dec 29, 2006
  The Olympic Cool-Cap system is designed to prevent or reduce damage to the brains of these patients by keeping the head cool
  
  
• Researchers Gain Insight Into Why Brain Areas Fail To Work Together In Autism
  nih.gov, Dec 20, 2006
  Researchers have found in two studies that autism may involve a lack of connections and coordination in separate areas of the brain.
  
  
• Study Finds Increased Risk Of Birth Defects Related To Use Of ACE Inhibitors
  ahrq.gov, Dec 15, 2006
  The warning states that use of ACE inhibitors should be discontinued as soon as possible when pregnancy is detected.
  
  
• Childhood Trauma Ups Risk Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  4women.gov, Dec 07, 2006
  Childhood trauma, along with stress or emotional instability at any point in one's life, might be risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome
  
  
• Ob/Gyn Group Urges Pregnant Women To Shun Paxil
  healthfinder.gov, Dec 01, 2006
  Avoid the antidepressant Paxil if they are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, due to a potential heightened risk for birth defects.
  
  
• Study Yields Clues To Cerebral Palsy
  healthfinder.gov, Nov 22, 2006
  Very premature birth, maternal infections during pregnancy, and certain findings on MRI scans are among several factors associated with cerebral palsy.
  
  
• Nitric Oxide Therapy Helps Some Premature Infants
  healthfinder.gov, Nov 17, 2006
  Two new studies suggest that adding nitric oxide to that ventilator therapy may reduce the risk of serious breathing problems.
  
  
• Low Birth Weight Has Effects Into Adolescence
  4woman.gov, Nov 09, 2006
  Even if they're not disabled, low birth-weight infants still face increased risks of physical and mental problems as teens, U.S. researchers report.
  
  
• Infections During Pregnancy Linked To Cerebral Palsy
  healthfinder.gov, Nov 03, 2006
  Based on their findings, the team of researchers led by Dr. Martin Bax of Imperial College, London, advised that all children with CP should have an MRI scan.
  
  
• Cesarean Section Indicators And Guidelines
  National Institute Health, Oct 20, 2006
  On the likelihood of birth trauma in newborns whose expected payer for delivery was Medicaid managed care
  
  
• Determining The Cause Of A Perinatal Death
  National Institute Health, Oct 09, 2006
  It is important to correlate the postmortem findings with the clinical histories of both mother and infant
  
  
• Seventh Cranial Nerve Palsy Due To Birth Trauma
  National Institute Health, Oct 05, 2006
  The most common form involves only the lower branch of the facial nerve
  
  
• Study On Prevention Of Injuries Resulting From Birth Trauma
  National Institute Health, Sep 25, 2006
  Child and adult were also considered because the effects of birth trauma can be life-long
  
  
• Study On Insulin In The Treatment Of Gestational Diabetes
  Clinical Trials Government, Sep 22, 2006
  At risk for a variety of adverse perinatal outcomes including macrosomia with subsequent birth trauma
  
  
• Ace Inhibitor Side Effects On Birth
  Agency of Health Care Research, Sep 05, 2006
  To find an adverse impact of ACE inhibitors on a fetus when taken only during the first trimester of pregnancy
  
  
• Primary Causes Of Neonatal Mortality
  U.S. AID, Aug 30, 2006
  Nearly one-third of deaths to newborns in the first four weeks of life are caused by infections
  
  
• Early Treatment Prevents Premature Baby Problem With Breathing
  National Institute Health, Aug 21, 2006
  If used within 48 hours after birth, might also prevent brain injury in these tiny newborns
  
  
• Monteggia Fracture Dislocation In A Neonate Resulting From Birth Trauma
  National Institute Health, Aug 16, 2006
  Birth-related injuries in an uncommon location may be missed initially and may result in significant morbidity
  
  
• Birth Injury Report
  ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, Aug 07, 2006
  Estimates suggest that birth trauma occurs in 2% to 7% of all deliveries and is associated with an increase in both mortality and morbidity
  
  
• Other Factors to Consider About Brain Damage In Birth Injury
  National Institute Health, Aug 03, 2006
  It is irrational to ascribe a child's so called 'brain damage' to labour or delivery without considering other factors
  
  
• Facts About Cerebral Palsy
  NIH Federal Government, Jul 25, 2006
  Cerebral palsy is an umbrella-like term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairing control of movement
  
  
• NY Case On Birth Trauma Malpractice
  nycourts.gov, Jul 11, 2006
  The infant plaintiff alleges that his epilepsy and developmental disabilities were the result of negligence
  
  
• Ohio Supreme Court Rules On Genetic-Screening Failure
  healthfinder.gov, Jun 16, 2006
  However, their son was born with the disorder and can't speak or crawl
  
  
• Ebs Palsy Injury And Treatment
  ninds.nih.gov, Jun 05, 2006
  The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that conducts signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand
  
  
• Florida's Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan
  Enter Source, May 15, 2006
  
  
  
• Facial Nerve Palsy Due To Birth Trauma
  nlm.nih.gov, Apr 27, 2006
  Just before or at the time of delivery may cause paralysis to the same side of the face stimulated by the damaged nerve
  
  
• Monteggia Fracture Dislocation In A Neonate Resulting From Birth Trauma
  ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, Apr 14, 2006
  Birth-related injuries in an uncommon location may be missed initially and may result in significant morbidity
  
  
• Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Fund
  scc.virginia.gov, Mar 24, 2006
  The increase in the estimated deficit is based to a large extent on projected increases in liability for future claims
  
  
• Article On Cerebral Palsy
  ahcpr.gov, Mar 07, 2006
  Cerebral palsy results from injury to the brain
  
  
• And Insufficient Reimbursement For Trauma Services
  gao.gov, Mar 01, 2006
  Reimbursement For Trauma Services Also Influence Physician Practice Decisions
  
  
• Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act
  shelby.senate.gov, Feb 15, 2006
  In short, the provisions of S. 2061 are best left to debate in state legislatures, not in the United States Congress
  
  

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