A Caesarean section , commonly known as a C-section, is a major surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions made in the mother's abdomen and uterus. Following this surgery, the NHS say the incisions are closed using either traditional...
Pelvic fractures , which occur when one or more of the bones in the pelvis break. This can happen due to various reasons, including during childbirth . Specifically, in cases of birth injury negligence, where medical errors during delivery lead to pelvic...
Jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies, affecting nearly 60% of infants in their first week of life . While many cases of jaundice are mild and resolve on their own, it is crucial to understand what happens if jaundice goes untreated. In this...
Welcoming a new life into the world should be a time of joy and celebration. However, for some families, the birthing process can take an unexpected and difficult turn, resulting in injuries to newborns or mothers. Coping with the aftermath of a birth injury...
Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease which is noncommunicable and is thought to affect over 50 million people around the world. According to Epilepsy Research Institute UK around 65% of people who are affected by the disease do not know the cause –...
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals worldwide . While the exact causes of autism remain unknown, researchers have been focusing on perinatal and neonatal factors as potential risk factors for the development of autism....