Birth Injuries
What is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Friday, May 22, 2015. When a pregnant woman eats, drinks or intakes anything into her body, chances are it will end up being part of the fetus’ diet. As such, expectant mothers are told not to consume alcohol or foods that could be potentially dangerous to an unborn child, like sushi. Their prescriptions are also heavily regulated in order to protect the child. But, one way or another, addictive substances sometimes get to the fetus, causing issues. When a child is born with an addiction to substances, they can often experience a condition known as neonatal abstinence syndrome, or NAS. Many…
Read MoreWhat are common causes of a severe traumatic brain injury?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Friday, April 24, 2015. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury is a serious health issue that affects more than two million people each year. Whether caused by a fall or a blow to the head, the effects of a brain injury may range from a headache to permanent disability or in death as it is in about 30 percent of deaths related to injuries. Brain injuries are classified as either closed or penetrating depending upon the cause of the injury. Closed traumatic brain injuries result from the brain moving within the skull. Common causes of…
Read MorePlacental abruptions: what they are, and how they are caused
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Women who are pregnant and who notice certain unusual symptoms such as the sudden development of abdominal or back pain, vaginal bleeding or uterine problems such as tenderness or unusual, rapid contractions should be concerned about the possibility of having an uncommon, but potentially serious medical condition known as a placental abruption. This condition, in which the placenta becomes at least partially separated from the uterine wall, takes place in about one percent of pregnancies nationwide, including Louisiana. It can lead to medical problems for both mother and child. For the former, these include a variety of…
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