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January 21, 2022 By BILA Leave a Comment

Low Blood Sugar in Babies: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, during the first 2 – 72 hours after birth remains one of the most common metabolic conditions for newborns in Canada. Low blood sugar is a disorder that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin to regulate glucose in the bloodstream. Glucose levels measure how much sugar is in […]

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August 28, 2020 By BILA Leave a Comment

Greatest Risks for Cerebral Palsy Occur Prior to Birth

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Knowing the risk factors of cerebral palsy can make all the difference during pregnancy. There is a whole array of factors that come into play when it comes to the increased chances of an unborn child developing cerebral palsy, and understanding all of these risk factors and how pregnant mothers can mitigate them can always […]

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August 25, 2020 By BILA Leave a Comment

Inducing Labor a Little Early May Lead to Safer Childbirth

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Labor induction, or inducing labor, is when a health care provider will give a pregnant woman medicine or use other methods to stimulate uterine contractions before labor begins, and potentially break the amniotic sac to start labor a little earlier than the woman’s natural pregnancy progression. Any healthcare provider may recommend inducing labor for a […]

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January 29, 2020 By BILA

HIE: The First Year

The first year

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of birth injury that happens when a newborn’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen due to decreased blood flow. The consequences of HIE depends on the severity of the diagnosis. Mild HIE cases can result in little or no long term impact. A diagnosis of moderate HIE can mean […]

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September 27, 2019 By BILA

Alberta to Begin Screening Newborns for Four New Conditions

Alberta Health Services officially introduced the screening for four new metabolic health conditions for every newborn child starting in late May, and the impact of these new tests were almost immediate felt through the diagnosis of a baby boy with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) in early July. The boy’s name is Hudson Cowie, and he […]

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September 26, 2019 By BILA

Activities for Children with Disabilities in Canada

A non-profit organization known as ParticipACTION conducted a survey in 2018 based on the physical activity of Canada’s youth and the overall grade Canadian students received was a D+. The report card grade is a call to action for all young Canadians to get moving, and for the very first time, this report draws attention […]

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September 18, 2019 By BILA

DD v Wong Estate, 2019 ABQB 171

On March 11, 2019 the Honourable Mr. Justice W.N. Renke released his decision in DD v Wong Estate, 2019 ABQB 171. Weir Bowen lawyers Joseph Miller Q.C., Shelagh McGregor, and Ian Miller represented the Plaintiff LL, a growth-restricted infant who was born with a catastrophic brain injury. Damages were agreed upon prior to trial and the […]

Filed Under: Lawsuits

April 11, 2019 By BILA

Information about Birth Injury Childcare

Children who endure birth injuries will often have an array of disabilities that will last over the course of their lifetime.  These disabilities may include cerebral palsy,  in which a child has physical and cognitive disabilities therapy, treatment and lifelong care. Some birth injuries will only affect one specific area, for instance, mental impairment or physical […]

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February 15, 2019 By BILA

How is Cerebral Palsy Treated? What parents need to know

Cerebral palsy (CP) the diagnosis given to a collection of symptoms caused by an injury to the brain that impacts (among other things) muscle control. CP has many causes (including hypoxia during labour and delivery), a wide range of manifestations, and no known cure. So, if your child has been diagnosed with CP what type […]

Filed Under: Birth Injuries, Brain imaging, Uncategorized

February 7, 2019 By BILA

How Does Cerebral Palsy Affect Social Development?

The creation and building of social relationships are one of many milestones that children affected by cerebral palsy may have difficulty in achieving. But how exactly does cerebral palsy affect social development, especially as children are learning how to walk, talk, and interact with others? Whether it is due to mobility, difficulties in communicating needs […]

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January 15, 2019 By BILA

Does Aspirin Use During Pregnancy Increase The Risk of Cerebral Palsy?

According to a study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the use of aspirin and acetaminophen during pregnancy has been linked to the potential development of cerebral palsy in unborn children. Researchers based in the Denmark’s University of Copenhagen analyzed nearly 190,000 mother-child pairs during this study and found that women who took aspirin […]

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August 17, 2018 By BILA

Birth Injury Myths and Facts

Distinguishing the facts from the myths surrounding birth injuries can be an overwhelming and stressful endeavor for current and future parents alike. No parent enjoys thinking about the thought of something happening to their child—or remembering that something has happened to them—but understanding the facts (and your legal options) can be an immense aid for […]

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August 17, 2018 By BILA

Forceps Delivery Cause Trauma to Mother & Baby

New Study Shows that 1 in 4 Forceps Deliveries Cause Trauma to Mothers and Babies A recently published study of over two million one-baby deliveries conducted by the Canadian Medical Association Journal has revealed that, between 2004 and 2014, the rate of birth injuries involving forceps delivery has sharply increased from a rate of 19.4 […]

Filed Under: APGAR, Birth Injuries, Blog, Uncategorized

July 11, 2018 By BILA

What is the Limitation Period for Your Birth Injury Claim In Canada?

Many parents of children injured at birth are surprised to learn the length of time that they have to start a legal claim as birth injury compensation on behalf of their child. In most provinces in Canada, the limitation period is suspended while the child is a minor, after which a 2-year limitation period typically […]

Filed Under: Birth Injuries, HIE

March 15, 2018 By BILA

Fort Nelson, B.C. Cannot Support Expecting Mothers

Insufficient Staffing Closes Maternity Services A November 28, 2017 memo from Airport Way Medical Clinic announced the permanent discontinuation of Maternity Services in Fort Nelson, British Columbia. The memo stated the reason being is that there is simply not enough staffing support to ensure safe obstetric care. Expecting mothers of Fort Nelson are now unable […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Birth Injuries, Blog, Brain imaging, Lawyers

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