Use of forceps causes terrible injury for an Australian child
They are a tool that has helped save lives in Australian hospitals, but forceps are fast gaining a reputation as a dangerous, and even deadly tool when used by unskilled practitioners. Originally invented by the Chamberlen family in the 16th and 17th century,...
Australian child left untreated for asthma suffers brain injury
Cases are emerging where Medical professionals are underestimating the severity of patient’s Asthma condition while in hospital care, with some instances leading to serious, life-long injuries. Asthma is killing over 400 Australians a year however, only a third of...
Prolonged midwife birth leading to cerebral palsy
Jane and Mark’s story is based on a real case of birth trauma which resulted in their child being born with Cerebral Palsy. Their son (Jack) was a big baby and Jane was booked in for a caesarean, however, the midwife insisted on a natural birth. Due to his size and...
Can cerebral palsy be prevented? Link between CP and birth trauma
What is CP? Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. It is caused by abnormal development or damage to the baby’s developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth. ‘Cerebral’ means the...
Australian mum’s emergency after discharge from hospital
An Australian mother has narrowly escaped death after a hospital made the incorrect call to send her home early. The Blumer’s client had a routine birth in an Australian hospital earlier this year, delivering a healthy baby girl. Not long after being discharged...