Sarah Kay’s daughter Heidi was diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, shortly after birth, but Sarah had never heard of the disorder. HIE is caused by a brain injury resulting from lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain, and can lead to serious complications. Now seven months old, Heidi is unable to swallow and needs a feeding tube to help her eat.
Since she was born, a charity offering services to premature and sick babies called Bliss, local to Heidi’s parents in the UK, has helped her every step of the way. Heidi’s parents wanted to bring awareness to HIE and educate other parents who similarly were blindsided by their child’s diagnosis, so they hosted a buggy push fundraising event. The push raised thousands of pounds for the cause, and will help families like Heidi’s obtain the care they need for their children with HIE. “We spent the first two months in hospital,” Sarah says, “so it’s lovely to now be home enjoying family life.”
If your child suffers from HIE as a result of the labor and delivery process, please contact us at 877-262-9767.
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The following reviews from our clients do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of another legal matter. The cases mentioned in the reviews are illustrative of some of the matters previously handled by Grant & Eisenhofer involving various areas of birth injury law. These reviews are endorsements.