Given the amount of money that the United States spends on healthcare every year, it might be easy to assume that Americans would have some of the best medical care in the world. Yet a USA TODAY study found that 700 women die every year while giving birth in our country, and an additional 50,000…
Category: Birth Injury
How Birth Injuries Impact the Mental Health of Parents
When parents learn of a birth injury, their immediate thoughts and attention go to the well-being of their child. This often causes them to ignore their feelings, and they may suffer in silence with depression, anxiety and other related mental health concerns due to birth injury trauma. Learning that your child has suffered a birth…
What Expectant Mothers Need to Know About Preventing Birth Injuries
There are many different ways expectant mothers can help ensure their baby’s health throughout the pregnancy—eating healthy, exercising and knowing the right questions to ask your doctor. 6 Ways to Keep Your Baby Healthy During Pregnancy In a perfect world, one item that would never need to be on the list of things expectant mothers…
6 Activities for High School Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Encouraging Participation and Motor Skill Development
With even warmer weather just around the corner, children are getting ready for a summer filled with adventure. This brings parents of children with disabilities to question: Is there fun to be had for my child, too? Can extracurricular activities be life-enhancing even for children with severe birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy…
Kids with Disabilities Shine as Superheroes on ‘Team Supreme’
There’s a new gang coming to town: Team Supreme. While this cartoon series is still being developed by artist Joshua Leonard, its potential star power is clear. The show focuses on a group of kids who are superheroes with disabilities. And they’re not just a bunch of quiet, little Tiny Tims. These super kids have…