The umbilical cord serves as a lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the baby with oxygen and nutrients from the mother while carrying away the baby’s waste. This bundle of blood vessels is incredibly important to a fetus’ well-being – which is why problems with the umbilical cord can cause birth injuries. If an […]
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Lack of Oxygen at Birth
Giving birth – particularly in Canada – is generally regarded as safe. However, birth injuries can and do happen. One of the most common birth injuries involves a lack of oxygen during labour and delivery, which is commonly referred to as birth asphyxia. A baby who is deprived of oxygen during birth may have a […]
Vacuum Delivery Complications
In an ideal world, the birthing process is smooth. It progresses through each stage of labour without delay and with minimal pain and complications. Unfortunately, issues may arise during birth that may necessitate prompt medical intervention. If a baby is having trouble moving through the birth canal and labour is stalled, then the medical team […]
Common Problems in the NICU
When you are pregnant, you look forward to the day that you can bring your precious baby home. For some parents, this day doesn’t come right away – and it may take weeks or even months for their baby to come home. For a variety of reasons, some infants are admitted to the neonatal intensive […]
Neonatal Staph Infections
After your baby is born, they may need to spend anywhere from a few days to several months in the hospital. While a specialized hospital unit like the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is often the best and safest place for a newborn to be, it also comes with certain risks. This is particularly true […]
