Legal and Medical Resources to Empower Cerebral Palsy Families
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By Kelly McLaughlin The position in which a baby sleeps can have health consequences; this is especially true for an infant who was born with a medical condition or injury that may prohibit natural movement and if he or she isn’t getting enough “tummy time” when awake and supervised. That’s basically the conclusion of decades [...]
By Lee Vanderloop I saw a cartoon in the newspaper the other day that featured a conversation between a sleep-deprived mom and dad arguing over who should get up for the 3 a.m. feeding. It was a reminder that sleeplessness is an inevitable part of parenting a newborn that most, at least when they’re past [...]
Should babies sleep on their stomachs or backs? Pediatricians recommend back sleeping for a variety of reasons, one of them being a link between stomach sleeping and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. But recent studies have pointed to other infant health issues associated with infants spending a lot of time on their backs. This not only [...]
Tossing, turning, crying at night. What do you do when your child cannot sleep for months? As a parent of a newborn, signs of disorders or underlying medical problems may not be obvious. One indication of a problem is prolonged sleeplessness of your child. To create peace of mind and care for your child, environmental [...]
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In October, I wrote several articles titled “Diary of a Crisis” about a medical emergency we experienced with our daughter, Danielle. Danielle has suffered from severe spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy since birth. The past 18 months have been a constant struggle with medical professionals to get answers about our daughter's deteriorating health.
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Birthing classes and many books about pregnancy help parents-to-be prepare for the birth experience and some of their choices, especially when it comes to managing pain. However, few deal with potential complications, preferring to leave that scary ”what if” in the hands of doctors. However, my experience as a practicing obstetrician for more than 20 years is that it’s vitally important for parents to know what standards of care are and how to advocate for themselves and their child if these standards are not being met.
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