During difficult deliveries, there are many ways the brachial plexus nerves can be stretched or torn, potentially causing injury to the baby. A brachial plexus injury occurs in approximately 1 to 3 of ...

Their negligence may take different forms, such as the faulty use of medical equipment needed for the baby’s extraction ... such as brachial plexus injury, Cerebral Palsy, seizures, brain ...

For instance, if one or both of the baby’s shoulders become stuck in the birth canal ... care provider had ordered a C-section (cesarean section) instead, the brachial plexus injury could have been ...

[15] The posterior rami provide spine muscle and trunk skin sensation. The most complex nerve plexus is the brachial plexus, consisting of cervical nerves 5 through 8 (C5 to C8) and thoracic nerve ...

The physical findings reflect the degree of muscle paralysis from specific spinal nerve injury and unaffected opposing muscle tone. The physical characteristics of each type of injury will be ...

Bebamour is recalling about 1,350 baby bath seats due to a risk of serious injury or infant drowning, as well as violation of federal regulation for infant bath seats. "The recalled bath seats ...

Too much suction can cause significant scalp injuries to the infant. Trapping vaginal tissues between the baby’s head and the cup can also cause complications. Some of the risks and side effects ...