Being told that your baby is measuring large can raise a lot of questions. Will my baby be safe during a vaginal birth? Should I be induced? Do I need a cesarean section? And if my doctor recommends waiting for labor to begin naturally, is that still an approach supported by the latest research? These questions have become particularly important
For many women, the first signs of an ectopic pregnancy may not seem unusual. A missed period. A positive pregnancy test. Mild abdominal pain. Some spotting. Early in pregnancy, these symptoms can be easy to dismiss or confuse with the normal changes of pregnancy or an early pregnancy loss. But an ectopic pregnancy can become a life-threatening emergency if it
Understanding the health and financial impact of maternal morbidity on U.S. families Maternal death is not the only measure of whether our maternity care system is keeping women safe. For every mother who dies from pregnancy-related causes, many more survive complications that can affect their health, ability to work, finances, families, and children long after they leave the hospital. This
When parents first contact me after a difficult birth, they often ask the same question: Was this preventable? Did the medical team miss something? Is this just one of those things that happens, or could it have been avoided? The short answer is no. Birth injuries are among the most medically and legally complex cases in all of medical
Most parents expect labor to be physically demanding, but few realize that maternal fever during labor is relatively common, affecting approximately 1 in 10 laboring patients. While many fevers resolve without causing serious problems, growing research suggests that maternal fever may be associated with an increased risk of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), a type of newborn brain injury caused by insufficient
For decades, obstetric care has generally been billed using a global maternity package. Prenatal care, delivery, and postpartum care were often reported together under one bundled billing structure. Beginning January 1, 2027, that approach is changing. The American Medical Association (AMA) has finalized one of the most significant updates to maternity CPT coding in decades, replacing much of the traditional
If you’ve spent any time reading about maternal health recently, you’ve probably seen headlines about postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The numbers are concerning. A recent study found that between 2016 and 2022, deliveries involving postpartum hemorrhage and/or treatment with second-line medications used to control bleeding increased from approximately 12% to nearly 20%. As a birth injury lawyer, postpartum hemorrhage is one
The first hours after a difficult birth can feel like a blur. Parents are suddenly surrounded by unfamiliar medical terms, specialists, and urgent decisions. If your medical team mentions Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or therapeutic hypothermia, understanding what is happening during these first critical hours can help you ask informed questions and better understand your baby’s care. As a birth injury lawyer, I have
Recent headlines have suggested a major divide between ACOG and federal vaccine guidance. While there has been an important organizational shift, the reality is more nuanced. Earlier this year, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its first independent maternal immunization schedule. For pregnant patients, postpartum patients, healthcare providers, and even legal professionals evaluating standards of care, understanding
When a child is diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or another serious birth injury, families are often left without clear answers about what actually happened during labor. Medical records may use reassuring or vague language, or describe the outcome as an “unavoidable complication.” But those summaries don’t always tell the full story. To better understand what occurred, it is often
Being told that your baby is measuring large can raise a lot of questions. Will my baby be safe during a vaginal birth? Should I be induced? Do I need a cesarean section? And if my doctor recommends waiting for labor to begin naturally, is that still an approach supported by the latest research? These questions have become particularly important
For many women, the first signs of an ectopic pregnancy may not seem unusual. A missed period. A positive pregnancy test. Mild abdominal pain. Some spotting. Early in pregnancy, these symptoms can be easy to dismiss or confuse with the normal changes of pregnancy or an early pregnancy loss. But an ectopic pregnancy can become a life-threatening emergency if it
Understanding the health and financial impact of maternal morbidity on U.S. families Maternal death is not the only measure of whether our maternity care system is keeping women safe. For every mother who dies from pregnancy-related causes, many more survive complications that can affect their health, ability to work, finances, families, and children long after they leave the hospital. This
When parents first contact me after a difficult birth, they often ask the same question: Was this preventable? Did the medical team miss something? Is this just one of those things that happens, or could it have been avoided? The short answer is no. Birth injuries are among the most medically and legally complex cases in all of medical
Most parents expect labor to be physically demanding, but few realize that maternal fever during labor is relatively common, affecting approximately 1 in 10 laboring patients. While many fevers resolve without causing serious problems, growing research suggests that maternal fever may be associated with an increased risk of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), a type of newborn brain injury caused by insufficient
For decades, obstetric care has generally been billed using a global maternity package. Prenatal care, delivery, and postpartum care were often reported together under one bundled billing structure. Beginning January 1, 2027, that approach is changing. The American Medical Association (AMA) has finalized one of the most significant updates to maternity CPT coding in decades, replacing much of the traditional
If you’ve spent any time reading about maternal health recently, you’ve probably seen headlines about postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The numbers are concerning. A recent study found that between 2016 and 2022, deliveries involving postpartum hemorrhage and/or treatment with second-line medications used to control bleeding increased from approximately 12% to nearly 20%. As a birth injury lawyer, postpartum hemorrhage is one
The first hours after a difficult birth can feel like a blur. Parents are suddenly surrounded by unfamiliar medical terms, specialists, and urgent decisions. If your medical team mentions Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or therapeutic hypothermia, understanding what is happening during these first critical hours can help you ask informed questions and better understand your baby’s care. As a birth injury lawyer, I have
Recent headlines have suggested a major divide between ACOG and federal vaccine guidance. While there has been an important organizational shift, the reality is more nuanced. Earlier this year, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its first independent maternal immunization schedule. For pregnant patients, postpartum patients, healthcare providers, and even legal professionals evaluating standards of care, understanding
When a child is diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or another serious birth injury, families are often left without clear answers about what actually happened during labor. Medical records may use reassuring or vague language, or describe the outcome as an “unavoidable complication.” But those summaries don’t always tell the full story. To better understand what occurred, it is often
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