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Did You Know?
Risk For Having A Baby With A Birth Defect May Increase As A Woman Gets Older
Women who are 35 years of age or older have a greater chance of having a baby with Down syndrome. Of the known causes of mental retardation, Down syndrome is the most common. It affects about 1 in 800 births. Down syndrome happens when there is an extra chromosome 21 (“trisomy 21”). Scientists have not proven that other birth defects, genetic or otherwise, are linked to the mother’s age.
Alabama Birth Defects
Our Alabama birth defect lawyers are legal professionals who specialize
in litigation concerning birth defects due to someone else's negligence.
Do you suspect that your child's birth defect is directly related to medical malpractice or another type of negligence? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Alabama birth defect laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Alabama birth defect attorneys today!
Estimated Lifetime Costs for Children Bo
Estimated Lifetime Costs for Children Born in 1998 (Costs in millions of dollars)
Cerebral Palsy
Hearing Impairment
Mental Retardation
Vision Impairment
130
20
558
24
Source: Division of Birth Defects, Child Development, and Disability and Halth
During the process of childbirth an infant may suffer a physical
injury or deformity that is directly related to the result of being
born. Through the course of delivery, a baby can experience serious
circumstances that may result in life threatening injuries that
should not be associated with the joyous act of giving birth to
a child. These calamities may result in serious developmental issues
for the baby and may even result in death.
Alabama Verdicts and Settlements
Wife of Alabama man killed in car/truck accident awarded $12.5 million
(4/16/2005)
Judith Anderson, individually and as representative of the Estate of William Dennis Anderson, sued Thomas Bradley, Schneider National Inc. and Schneider National Bulk Carriers Inc. claiming that the defendants' negligence caused the wrongful death of
Birth Defect Causes
A difficult birth or injury is often directly related to birth defects. They can occur due to the
baby’s size or position during labor and delivery. A birth
injury is categorized as any type of damage or injury afflicted
to an infant's body before, during, or slightly after the child's
birth. Complications through the course of pregnancy or labor can
result in a wide variety of complications for a newborn baby. Birth
defects vary greatly - from very minor to being so severe as to
cause the death of the infant.
There are many different possible causes for birth defects,
including:
Breech Delivery
Delayed Cesarean Section
Failure to notice Fetal Distress
Placenta Abruption
Medical Negligence
Delivery Complications
As a result of a birth defect, an infant may be afflicted
with any of the following:
Mental Retardation
Cerebral Palsy
Erb's Palsy
Brachial Injuries
Plexus Injuries
Epilepsy
Autism
Do you suspect that your child's birth defect is directly related to medical malpractice or another type of negligence? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Alabama birth defect laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Alabama birth defect lawyers today!
Alabama Audio & Video
In Vitro Fertilization & Birth Defects
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:27, 3/7/2002
NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports that a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that test tube babies are more likely to be born with major birth defects. Source: National Public Radio
Alabama External Sites
Folic Acid Update
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities ... 2005, the Alabama Department of Health (ADPH), the Birth Defects Surveillance and CDC - Folic Acid National Council
To reduce birth defects by promoting the consumption of folic acid among reproductive-age ... Alabama Folic Acid Council. Alliance of Genetic Support
Newsroom
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Definition:
A single set of chromosomes (half the full set of genetic material) present in the egg and sperm cells of animals and in the egg and pollen cells of plants
Mutation
Definition:
Any heritable change in DNA sequence.
Risk communication
Definition:
In genetics, a process in which a genetic counselor or other medical professional interprets genetic test results and advises patients of the consequences for them and their offspring.
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Alabaster
Albertville
Alexander City
Anniston
Athens
Atmore
Auburn
Bay Minette
Bessemer
Birmingham
Cullman
Daphne
Decatur
Dothan
Enterprise
Fairhope
Florence
Fort Payne
Gadsden
Hartselle
Huntsville
Madison
Mobile
Montgomery
Opelika
Ozark
Pelham
Phenix City
Pinson
Prattville
Selma
Sylacauga
Talladega
Theodore
Trussville
Tuscaloosa
Wetumpka
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