Getting regular prenatal care from a team of trusted obstetrical professionals is essential for a healthy pregnancy. A healthy pregnancy usually results in a healthy baby. During prenatal care, your obstetrician or midwife will recommend and perform testing on both you and your baby. Known as antenatal testing, or prenatal testing, these checkups, screenings, and procedures are designed to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy...
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The weeks and months leading up to the birth of a baby are full of joy and anticipation. Parents-to-be must be informed by their obstetrician of potential conditions and complications that can occur throughout the course of a pregnancy. One such condition is preeclampsia. As with many other medical conditions, the sooner preeclampsia is diagnosed and treated, the greater the chances of a healthy mother...
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After the excitement of finding out you are pregnant, the usual next step is to seek prenatal care. Regular prenatal care from a physician or midwife is essential for a healthy pregnancy. A healthy pregnancy usually results in a healthy baby. Early and regular prenatal is essential in reducing pregnancy complications. Your first prenatal visit should take place soon as you reasonably believe you might...
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Clifford Law Offices was recognized by TopVerdict.com for obtaining the #1 jury verdict in the state of Illinois for 2019. Our Chicago personal injury law firm obtained a record $101 million verdict on behalf of a baby who sustained brain damage at birth at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois. The verdict was obtained by founder and senior partner, Robert A. Clifford, along...
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Hydrocephalus is a medical condition that can develop at any age, including during infancy. The term “hydrocephalus” literally translates to “water in the brain.” Hydrocephalus occurs when there is a build-up of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. CSF is a clear, colorless fluid that is produced in an area of the brain called the choroid plexus within the lateral ventricles. The ventricles are...
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