United Brachial Plexus Network

<r>I have seen situations in the past where as a result of extensive pressure to the head there was some effect upon the baby's skull. It is unusual for this to occurr and is more likely to happen when there is a vacuum extraction or use of forceps. <br/> <br/> In 1999 a study was published in the N...

<t>I read this post with interest. Many moms do suffer injury during traumatic deliveries associated with shoulder dystocia. Usually the moms do not mention their injury when they first call me. After a period of time passes, the mom will call and very quietly ask if she can discuss a difficult issu...

<r>The most recent edition of the journal "Diabetes Care", published by the American Diabetes Association has an article by Lois Jovanovic, M.D., the worlds most foremost authority on the subject of gestational diabetes. The article references a recent glucose study done by Dr. Paretti titled :<br/>...

<r>The American College of Ob/GYN has issued a new Practice Bulletin concerning gestational diabetes. The new Bulletin dated September, 2001 replaces the prior Bulletin dated December, 1994. <br/> <br/> The new Bulletin has some important information. For example, many hospital and doctors office la...