Nearly 200 babies are born in Maryland every day. Some of these infants are born with birth defects or suffer birth injuries. These conditions can limit a child’s physical or mental abilities. This article explains the...
Giving birth can be dangerous. Studies show that up to 30 percent of mothers experience avoidable medical injuries during childbirth. These injuries can threaten their health, their income, and their lives. Fortunately, if...
Bringing a child into the world should be one of the happiest occasions in one’s life. However, if complications occur because of a healthcare provider’s negligence or malpractice, the results can be heartbreaking....
When it comes to giving birth, many women prefer to do so vaginally. But there are times when a vaginal delivery isn’t feasible or safe for the mother or baby. In those cases, a cesarean section might be required for the...
Cesarean sections (or “c-sections”) are a common procedure performed during difficult births. While some are planned, they are often decided upon in the heat of the moment and in response to a variety of factors....