Birth Injuries
What Should I Include in My Birth Plan? 4 Tips from a Birth Injury Lawyer in Baton Rouge
What Should I Include in My Birth Plan? 4 Tips from a Birth Injury Lawyer in Baton Rouge On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Friday, May 26, 2017. Giving birth should be one of the most joyous and memorable experiences of your life, and for many new mothers, it is. Although some factors are out of your control, you can take a proactive approach to labor and delivery by devising a birth plan long before you are actually due. A birth plan is essentially a detailed outline of your thoughts, concerns, and preferences regarding the birth of your child. WebMD reminds readers that a birth…
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Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable? Insights from a Birth Injury Lawyer in New Orleans
Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable? Insights from a Birth Injury Lawyer in New Orleans On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Friday, May 26, 2017. Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affect muscle coordination. According to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, CP can arise during development or shortly after birth. It occurs as a result of damage to the brain. When CP occurs as a result of brain damage before or during birth, it is called congenital CP which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes up 85 percent of all cases. When a child develops cerebral palsy as a…
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Will I Ever Recover after a Traumatic Delivery?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Monday, May 22, 2017. No one expects childbirth to be a breeze, but most women anticipate a fairly seamless procedure. When life-threatening trauma occurs, though, it can feel virtually impossible to cope with your emotions and overcome the experience. Women who have suffered a traumatic birthing experience may develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or postnatal PTSD. According to the Baby Centre, symptoms might include dramatic flashbacks of the delivery, trouble sleeping, intense mood swings, and an overwhelming fear that you will experience similar trauma should you ever become pregnant again. If you received substandard care during delivery and your baby…
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