What Are APGAR Scores?

What Are APGAR Scores?

So, the question is what are APGAR scores? In this voice chat we will discuss APGAR scores. This video is a follow-up of a previous video that was brought to our attention which explains the potential signs of a traumatic brain injury immediately after birth. Video...
What Is Meconium?

What Is Meconium?

So, the question is what is meconium? For some mothers, they might notice a discolored substance in their water when it breaks. In other instances, mothers might notice a discolored substance on the baby at delivery. The point of today’s talk is to discuss this...
HIE And Seizure Activity

HIE And Seizure Activity

Some babies who have HIE may also suffer from seizures. In this educational post, we will examine the connection between the two disorders. HIE and seizure activity can sometimes occur hand in hand, not always, but sometimes. What Is HIE?  HIE is hypoxic ischemic...
Understanding Fetal Bradycardia And HIE

Understanding Fetal Bradycardia And HIE

In today’s talk we will discuss understanding fetal bradycardia and HIE, in the context of labor and delivery. Fetal bradycardia, for our discussion is when your baby’s heart rate baseline falls below 110 beats per minute. It is important for doctors and nurses to...
HIE Life Expectancy

HIE Life Expectancy

HIE life expectancy is something that many parents are concerned with, especially when they are initially informed of their child’s brain injury. From our experience, HIE life expectancy is a concern because for many parents they generally have little understanding...