A Landmark Study from Finland A groundbreaking 20-year study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (November 2025) examined more than 317,000 term births across seven Helsinki University hospitals to answer one critical question: how many cases of
A true knot in the umbilical cord occurs when the baby’s umbilical cord loops around itself, forming a tight knot that can potentially impact blood flow and oxygen supply. While some umbilical cord knots remain loose and cause no harm,
Welcoming a baby into the world is an exciting and emotional journey, but what happens when something goes wrong during labor? Fetal monitoring during labor is a vital process that helps healthcare providers track the baby’s heartbeat and overall well-being
Childbirth is supposed to be a beautiful and transformative experience, but when mothers suffer from vaginal tears or episiotomy complications, they can suffer from long-lasting negative health outcomes. At LBL: The Medical Injury Law Firm, our attorneys understand the effects
Bandl’s Ring is a rare but serious complication that can occur during childbirth. This pathological contraction ring forms in the uterus during labor, typically between the upper uterine segment and the lower uterine segment. It often happens when labor is
After a successful and safe birth, there are still things that can adversely affect the health of the mother, including postpartum infections. Postpartum infections, or “puerperal” infections, are one of the leading causes of death among pregnant women, making them
A “sunny side up baby” is often used to describe a baby positioned in the occiput posterior (OP) position during childbirth. In this position, the baby’s head is down in the birth canal, but instead of facing the mother’s back,
Umbilical cord abnormalities can significantly impact a pregnancy. This includes cases of compressed umbilical cords, prolapsed umbilical cords, cord knots, umbilical cord thrombosis, and marginal cord insertion, among others. Problems with the umbilical cord, including marginal cord insertions, can lead
As an expectant parent, there are a lot of questions you might have about the childbirth process and the potential complications that may arise. One rare but serious issue that can occur is umbilical cord prolapse. But what is cord
In the moments after a baby is born, there are a lot of things that doctors and nurses need to do in order to ensure the baby is healthy. One thing they often do is assign the infant’s Apgar score,
Childbirth can be a life-changing experience for expectant parents, and the day that their baby is born can be one of the most significant days of their lives. Unfortunately, some babies are born with pre-existing conditions known as birth defects,
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation as expectant parents eagerly await the arrival of their bundle of joy. However, amidst the excitement, there are certain medical conditions that can pose serious risks to both the mother and
