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Doulas have a long history in the childbirth experience, dating as far back in the human record as we can peer, with the word “doula” stemming from the ancient Greek word for handmaiden. Women offering aid, wisdom, and comfort to another woman during labor and delivery can be a critical means of physical and…

The difference between Erb’s palsy and cerebral palsy (CP) is that a birth injury causes Erb’s palsy. Abnormal brain development can result in CP. Erb’s palsy is also a nerve condition, and CP is a cerebral motor cortex issue; however, both conditions affect muscle function. In this article, a Phoenix birth injury lawyer describes…

The labor and delivery process is incredibly difficult on a woman’s body. There are many things that can go wrong, including prolonged labor that adds continued stress to the body of the mother and child. However, can a doctor be held liable for prolonged labor that leads to injuries or illness of the mother…

Birth injuries only occur in a small fraction of live births each year in the United States, but when they occur, they can result in a lifetime of struggles and economic hardships for a family. Attending physicians and prenatal care providers must ensure they meet the standard of care for every patient and properly…