The C8 Health Panel found only weak relationships between the use of C8 and birth complications. According to the report, use of C8 and C8S at high levels were not related to preterm birth or miscarriage.

There were some weak relationships between C8 and C8S and preclampcia and some birth defects. However, this risk did not raise with higher levels. The panel plans to conduct a more thorough study to confirm the findings of this one.

If you or someone you know has had to deal with birth injury, contact the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-329-3511.

It was found that of all the infants with obstetrical brachial plexus injury, or OBPI, 47% to 89% of them fall into a "gray zone" in which it is uncertain whether or not surgery will help.

With this in mind, the researchers who came across this data observed 75 cases of infants with OBPI and used the data to create a guideline that may help determine when surgery would be beneficial. This guideline is based on the Active Movement Scale and provides more framework for doctors to use when deciding whether to proceed with surgery.

If you or someone you know has had to deal with birth injury, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-329-3511.

A recent study has shown that antidepressant use during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth. This is especially true in the case of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs.

The use of these drugs do not seem to cause any major birth injuries, but seem to increase the chances of minor defects and premature birth. However, results of the experiment were varied.

If you or someone you know has had to deal with birth injury, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-329-3511.

March is 'Brain Injury Awareness Month'.  The goal of many groups participating in this yearly event is to promote understanding and awareness of the issues that surround brain injuries.   From the cost it takes on a family or the victim,  and some of the misconceptions surrounding the issue.

Speakers, rallies,  walks, and other events are planned across the country to promote the cause.  

It is important to remember that one of the groups that suffer the most from brain injuries are children at birth. 

If you or someone you know has had to deal with birth injuries, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-329-3511. 

A new study has found that chronic mild stress in mothers to be can increase the risk of the infant developing cerebral palsy. While the stress itself does not cause cerebral palsy, it could aid other palsy inducing factors.

This means that an infant would have to suffer some sort of brain injury to actually develop cerebral palsy. However, with chronic stress, an injury that might have healed on its own could lead to cerebral palsy instead.

If you or someone you know has had to deal with birth injuries, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-329-3511.

A study has come out recently showing that antibiotics during premature labor can increase the risk of developing cerebral palsy. The study was performed by researchers from Oxford University.

Antibiotics probably do not cause cerebral palsy, but can help it occur. However, researchers do not want mothers with infections to refuse antibiotics as those infections could cause even worse conditions than the antibiotics.

If you or someone you know has had to deal with a birth injury, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-329-3511.

Many doctors have come out to say that the Los Angeles doctor who performed in vitro fertilization on the octuplet mother is outside the industry norm. However, this may be less true than these doctors would lead you to believe.

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has advised against implanting more than 2 embyos in women under 35. This is because multiple births can very easily lead to birth injuries. About two thirds of in vitro twins are born premature, as are about 95% of triplets. These premature births mean that the infants are significantly more likely to develope birth injuries and long term complications.

Even with this knowledge, many doctors are implanting more than 2 embryos in prospective mothers. If you or someone you know has had to deal with birth injuries, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, PC at  215-329-3511.