Learning that your baby has cerebral palsy can leave you with difficult questions about your pregnancy, labor and delivery. You may remember feeling that something was wrong during delivery or that your child needed urgent care right after birth. Naturally, you might...
Shoulder dystocia happens during child birth, when a baby's shoulder lodges behind the mother's pelvic bone. In simple terms, the baby is stuck and there is not too much time. Doctors must recognize this emergency immediately because the umbilical cord gets squeezed...
A child missing developmental milestones can leave parents searching for answers. The cause is not always immediately clear. In some cases, a developmental delay may be linked to an injury that occurred during labor and delivery. What are developmental milestones?...
A biopsy often guides important treatment decisions, especially when doctors are checking for cancer or another serious condition. If you later learn that your biopsy results were incorrect, you may be wondering if you can file a medical malpractice claim. The answer...
Illinois holds medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and midwives legally responsible during childbirth. Your medical team must provide medical care that meets established standards and protect bodily rights. These rights extend to your newborn child. Birth...
When you see a doctor about troubling symptoms, you expect them to find the cause and recommend treatment. However, sometimes physicians fail to diagnose serious conditions promptly. A delayed diagnosis can give a disease time to get worse. As a result, treatment may...
When you suspect that medical negligence has harmed you or a loved one, understanding the time limits for taking legal action becomes crucial. In Illinois, specific deadlines govern when you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Missing these deadlines could mean...
Giving birth carries real risks, and even in a well-managed delivery, conditions can change quickly. Parents rely on their care team to track those changes and act without delay, while recognizing that some complications still occur despite proper care. When something...
Placental abruption is a serious pregnancy emergency. It occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus too early, before the baby is born. The placenta gives the baby oxygen and nutrients. When it separates too soon, both the mother and baby can face danger. In...
Surgery is an intense procedure that requires a tremendous amount of focus and medical knowledge. Many complications can arise during and after surgery. For example, a person's organs can bleed more than a surgeon anticipates, or they might feel symptoms such as pain...