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Could Premature Birth Problems Be Helped By Naturally-Produced Glue?

Birth Trauma Attorneys Look at an Exciting New Development Fetoscopy is a procedure performed which allows an obstetrician access to the developing fetus during pregnancy. A tiny incision is made in the mother’s abdomen, and a fetoscope—a long, wand-like instrument with a minuscule camera in its end—is inserted into the amniotic cavity. Using this method, a doctor can also monitor the umbilical cord and the fetal side of the placenta. Fetoscopy allows surgeons to check the fetus for anatomical abnormalities and makes medical intervention possible in cases of emergency. Unfortunately, a common problem in fetoscopy is the rupturing of the fetal membrane—the sac containing the developing baby—during the procedure. To make room for the fetoscope, a pathway to the fetal sac must be created using a device with a sharp tip. Far too often, this tool punctures the fetal membrane, which can cause a leak of amniotic fluid. This in…
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Why Is There A Spike in Birth Defects Among Latinos?

Birth Trauma Lawyers Explore Nutrition Patterns Premature birth is the leading obstetric concern in the U.S. today. In humans, birth normally occurs at about 40 weeks, so a premature birth is any birth occurring earlier than the 37th week. In 2012, there were over 450,000 babies born preterm, and the estimated annual medical costs to care for these infants hovers just north of $26 billion. In 2012, almost a quarter of all U.S. births were to Hispanic women, and over 11 percent of those births were preterm. What is causing the Latino population to have significantly higher birth defect rates? One of the factors being cited for this anomaly may be related to food and nutrition. Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects of the brain and spine, such as spina bifida and anencephaly, which often cause disability. There have been significant declines in NTDs across most ethnic groups in…
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Michigan Teen Carries Brother 40 Miles for Cerebral Palsy

Birth Injury Attorneys Applaud his Efforts to Raise Awareness Last month, a teenager trudged 40 miles across Michigan with his 7-year-old brother on his back. The younger boy has cerebral palsy, a degenerative disorder which prevents him from walking on his own. The teenager initially raised $350 selling green wristbands to promote Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month at his school. Inspired by a dream his mother had of him carrying his brother to Mackinac, the family’s vacation spot, he hatched the idea of the long distance walk to spread his message beyond the campus. This led to months of preparation for carrying his fifty pound brother on his back. “We want kids to understand,” he said. Other family members triumphantly joined the pair for the final miles of the trip, which almost came to an abrupt end when the younger boy’s legs started chafing. After a brief pause to reposition him,…
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