Pitocin is commonly described as a way to “help things along,” and, when administered properly, it is a safe and effective aid in many childbirths. Your delivery team may suggest it when labor slows, ...

The new interim director of the Virginia Birth Injury Fund says that going forward, the program will be built around serving ...

After a year of frustrations, firings, and legal battles, lawmakers have a few fixes they’d like to implement at the Virginia Birth Injury Fund.

Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury happens in about 1 to 4 out of every 1,000 births and is when the nerves in the baby's shoulder, arm and hand are stretched out during the delivery. It causes the baby ...

When a baby is injured during labor or delivery, parents often feel a mix of fear, confusion, and anger. Some birth injuries happen even when the medical team does everything right. Others may be tied ...

More pregnant people are turning away from hospital births and instead choosing their homes, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & ...

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The Virginia Birth Injury Fund has not had an easy year. Lawmakers in Richmond are proposing some major changes to put an end ...