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The U.S. is the Most Dangerous Place in Developed World for Birthing

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP

USA Today had a shocking report earlier this month claiming that the United States is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth. According to the investigative report, more than 50,000 mothers suffer severe injuries during childbirth each year and there are about 700 deaths. The news source reported that about half of these incidents could have been prevented or reduced in severity with better healthcare. The report suggests that maternal death and injury rates from other developed nations (including Germany, Japan and France) continue to fall, while the U.S. rate continues to rise. In 2015, it was 26.4 injuries per 100,000 births, according to USA Today. State-wise, the only exception in the U.S. appears to be California, which has implemented stricter safety practices for healthcare providers. USA Today reported that many experts feel that the rate has risen because there are fewer regulations than in other…
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Botched Water Birth Lawsuit Settled for $13 Million

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP

According to the Oregonian, the parents of a child who was deprived of oxygen for 15 minutes after his botched water birth have settled a lawsuit against their medical provider for $13 million. The news outlet reported the parents settled their birth injury lawsuit with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, resulting in the largest payout in at least a decade for a birth malpractice case in the state. The child, now 4, is nonverbal and cannot walk. He uses a cart to get around. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which severely limits his motor skills.  The parents involved in the lawsuit could not comment on the case with the media, citing a confidentiality agreement, but the Oregonian reported that the case was dismissed in March following the settlement. Court documents indicate that the parents went to the medical center, planning to give birth to the child underwater, with representatives saying…
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Why Is There A Spike in Birth Defects Among Latinos?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

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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