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NICU Cooling Protocol

What is Cooling

Learn more about whole body cooling treatments for babies What is Whole Body Cooling? How HIE Effects Brain Cells? How Does Cooling Therapy Work? Does Cooling Help HIE? Why Would a Newborn Need to Be Cooled? Cooling as Treatment for HIE Criteria for Cooling Therapy as Treatment What Happens After an Infant Receives Hypothermic Therapy? […]

March 27, 2025 By BILA Leave a Comment

Rights as a NICU Parent

Rights as a NICU Parent

When your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you might feel incredibly overwhelmed, stressed, and sad. Having your baby whisked away from you shortly after birth can be devastating – even more so when you are worried about their health. When you get to the NICU and have to deal with rules […]

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March 27, 2025 By BILA Leave a Comment

Parent’s Guide to a NICU Stay

Parent’s Guide to a NICU Stay | BILA

The birth of a new baby is incredibly exciting – and can also be scary. Newborns can be quite delicate. They may also have medical problems at birth or as a result of labour and delivery that requires them to be transferred to a specialized hospital unit, the NICU. The NICU – or neonatal intensive […]

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September 27, 2024 By BILA Leave a Comment

Lack of Oxygen at Birth

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 […]

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Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

When your baby or toddler is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you may be stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. You may also be wondering how exactly this happened – and if anything could have been done to avoid this outcome. Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition that does not have a cure. It […]

March 13, 2024 By Susanne Raab

Common Problems in the NICU

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 […]

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November 2, 2023 By John McKiggan, QC

Effects of a Prolonged Labour on a Baby

Prolonged Labour Effects on a Baby

Being pregnant can be both exciting and a bit scary. When you go into labour, you will more than likely be ready to meet your new baby, but you may also be apprehensive about the process. In most cases, labour and delivery progress normally. However, approximately 8% of all births will involve what is known […]

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October 30, 2023 By John McKiggan, QC

What Parents Can Expect During NICU Stay

What Parents Can Expect During NICU Stay BILA

If your baby is born premature or with certain medical conditions, they may not be able to stay with you in the maternity ward of your hospital. Instead, they may be moved to a different unit to receive specialized care: the NICU. While in the NICU, a team of specialists will provide a higher level […]

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Causes of HIE

HIE, or hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, is a type of birth injury. It is caused by birth asphyxia, or oxygen deprivation (lack of oxygen) This type of injury can occur during pregnancy, during labour and delivery, or after a baby is born.  There are many potential causes of HIE, such as preeclampsia, trauma during the birthing […]

Long-Term Effects of HIE

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a birth injury that occurs when decreased blood flow to the brain causes oxygen deprivation. HIE is a brain injury. The long-term effects of HIE depend on several factors, including the length of time that the baby’s brain was deprived of oxygen and the severity of the deprivation. At its most […]

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Lawsuits

Bringing a new baby into your family is a cause for great joy. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of sadness and worry when your newborn suffers a birth injury.  Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs when a baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen. It is associated with a number of conditions, including cerebral palsy, […]

November 4, 2022 By John McKiggan, QC

Parental Rights to Access Health Records After a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

Parental Rights to Access Health Records After a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you may be overwhelmed by the news and unsure of what to do next. Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that is often caused by preventable medical errors. Obtaining your child’s medical records may be the key to determining what exactly happened. To get access to […]

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Therapy and Treatments for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Neonatal encephalopathy is a clinical diagnosis made when an infant’s neurological function is disturbed. Put simply, neonatal encephalopathy means your baby has suffered a brain injury. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a form of neonatal encephalopathy that occurs when an infant’s brain is deprived of oxygen before, during, or after birth. The longer the brain […]

Signs and Symptoms of HIE

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of birth injury that occurs when a newborn’s brain is deprived of oxygen due to decreased blood flow to the brain. The long-term effects of HIE depend on a number of factors, including the severity and duration of the oxygen deprivation. HIE is considered a type of brain […]

Long Term Effects of Birth Asphyxia

Birth asphyxia happens when a baby doesn’t get enough oxygen (oxygen deprivation) before, during, or right after birth. It can result from any number of issues, including an interruption in the flow of blood between a mother and baby, a blood circulation problem, or even an airway blockage after birth. When a baby is deprived […]

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