True Knots: a Rare but Genuine Danger There are two types of knots that can form in a baby’s umbilical cord: true knots and false knots. False
Group B Strep and Your Baby
Could you have Group B Strep and not even know it? What exactly is Group B Strep, and why does it matter to your unborn baby? Can it really be all
What’s Wrong with Meconium?
"Meconium" is a fancy medical term that basically means a baby's first poop. Why should baby poop be a problem during labor and delivery? Because
Infant Torticollis: Everything You Need to Know
The last thing any parent wants to hear when their baby is born is that there is a medical or health issue. Every parent hopes for the best, and that
Estimated Fetal Weight & Birth Injuries
What Is Estimated Fetal Weight (EFW)? There are different tests and evaluations that should be performed during pregnancy to determine if the mother
Woods Screw Maneuver During Labor and Delivery
What Is the Woods Screw Maneuver? The Woods screw maneuver (also called Woods corkscrew) is a technique used by doctors to free a baby from the
Zavanelli Maneuver Injuries
The Zavanelli Maneuver Used During Labor and Delivery When shoulder dystocia occurs during a delivery, it is an emergency situation for the medical
Shoulder Dystocia Attorneys
What Is Shoulder Dystocia? Shoulder dystocia is an obstetrical emergency that can result in a birth injury to the baby and injury to the mother.
Suprapubic Pressure
Suprapubic Pressure Used During Labor Suprapubic pressure is a technique used in combination with the McRoberts maneuver to release the baby's