Obstetrical Malpractcie: Medical Errors Revealed in Obstetrics Care Report

CRICO Strategies, a health care risk service provider, has compiled a report on obstetrical (OB) medical malpractice statistics since 2005.

Sun Goes Down, Birthing Risks Go Up

When a woman goes into labor is hardly something that can be controlled. Often it happens at the most inopportune time. We have all heard at least one story of a pregnant woman traversing a snowstorm, hailing a cab, or rushing to the hospital in the middle of the night. As much as the timing of going into labor can catch a mother to be with her guard down, it can also catch hospital staff when it is down. A recent study of 700,000 births indicates that complications are much more likely at night then during the day.

Norwich, CT Obstetrician Sued for Baby's Death

When delivery goes wrong, it can go really wrong. Medical errors and mistakes can have deadly consequences. Find out what the allegations are in this Connecticut case involving claims of pain and suffering and wrongful death of a baby.

Developmental Delays-Why Is Your Child Developmentally Delayed?

You will likely learn about a developmental delay from your child's pediatrician. As your child grows they are expected to meet certain milestones; when a baby turns over, when a baby turns over, when they start to crawl, start to talk, start to walk, etc.

When your child is delayed in meeting their developmental milestones you start to question the pediatrician about why there's a delay. Often, your pediatrician will not be eager to point a finger at your obstetrician or any other doctor. So, how then do you get an honest answer about why your child is delayed?

You need to have your medical records evaluated by experts in the field of obstetrics, neonatology and pediatric neurology. Only then can we determine what the likely cause of your child's problems are from.

Keep in mind that there may be many different explanations for your child's delays:
It could be genetic, or hereditary.

It could be from a lack of oxygen during the course of your labor and delivery.

It could be from distress during labor that went unrecognized causing diminished blood flow and oxygen to the baby.

Regardless of the cause, it needs to be investigated to rule in, or rule out the possible causes. How do you do that? Simple.

You ned to contact an experienced attorney who handles medical malpractice cases on a daily basis. Only then can you answer the question, "Why is my child developmentally delayed?"

If you have legal questions about developmental delays in children I encourage you to pick up the phone and call me. I can answer your questions at 516-487-8207 or by email at lawmed10@yahoo.com.