Walking is a healthy, cheap, and environmentally friendly means of transportation. However it can also be dangerous since pedestrians share the road with automobiles. Increasing the risk of being involved in a Tennessee pedestrian collision is walking at sunrise or sunset when the sun is angled in a driver’s eyes, at night when it is…
Read MoreWe always want our pregnancies to go smoothly and end in a trouble-free delivery. Most of the time, this is exactly what happens. But nothing in life is completely safe, and sometimes Tennessee deliveries result in birth injuries . In just about every case, the baby, even when injured, will recover quickly and won’t suffer…
Read MoreA childbirth injury can be extremely frightening, turning what is supposed to be one of the most precious events of your life into a nightmare. Depending on the baby’s condition due to the injury, the doctors may whisk your baby away for treatment before you even get to hold him or her. In some circumstances,…
Read MoreIt should have been the happiest moment of your life. Instead, it’s the most tragic. If your child is the victim of a birth injury, it’s important to understand that everyone suffers. Not only will your child be unable to live the life you wanted for him or her, but you will be faced with…
Read MoreWhat is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that present during infancy or very early childhood. Cerebral palsy is caused by an injury or abnormality to the cerebrum (frontal portion of the brain) while the brain is still in the developmental stage. Most often the brain injury occurs during pregnancy, labor…
Read MoreA brachial plexus birth injury can cause pain, anxiety and financial hardship for new parents. When this injury happens to your baby, suddenly you are forced to face the fact that he or she may be permanently disabled. But, it is important to stay calm and to educate yourself as you head into the weeks…
Read MoreBringing home a new baby is one of the most blessed events in parents’ lives. No matter what, there is joy. However, when a birth injury like Erb’s palsy has occurred, your joy is tempered with worry and many unanswered questions. What is Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy is a form of brachial plexus birth injury.…
Read MoreThere is no greater joy than the birth of a new baby. And there is no greater fear than when something goes wrong during the birthing process. Certainly there is nothing more upsetting than knowing a Tennessee birth injury could have been avoided. One cause of birth injuries, particularly a brachial plexus injury, is the…
Read MoreWe all wish for a quick, efficient, uncomplicated delivery on that special day our new babies enter the world. And most of the time, this is exactly what happens; proud parents and relatives quickly spread the word about the weight and length of the child. In a day or two mother and baby are home…
Read MoreMost doctors agree that a vaginal birth after cesarean (“VBAC”) can be a reasonably safe option for pregnant mothers, depending on the existence of other known risk factors. The most serious risk for mothers undergoing a VBAC is uterine rupture. A uterine rupture occurs when the mother’s uterus splits open and the baby is extruded…
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