The childbirth process should be a joyous time for new parents who have been anticipating their baby’s arrival for months. However, when something goes wrong during the childbirth process that causes the baby to suffer a brain injury, the feelings of joy and anticipation can quickly turn to fear, worry, and heartache. Depending on the » Read More

Planning, anticipating, and experiencing a pregnancy can be one of the most joyous events in a woman’s life. However, when something unexpected occurs during the pregnancy or during the delivery process, it can cause a range of complications that can affect the health of the mother or the baby, or both. Although some complications are » Read More

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that can be devastating for premature infants. The wall of the large intestine, the colon, becomes infected and inflamed and can lead to perforations that allow spillage of stool into the baby’s abdomen. The result can be a massive and fatal infection if symptoms are not recognized and » Read More