Placental Abruption Medical Malpractice Attorney in St. Louis, Missouri
At The Gogel Law Firm, our St. Louis medical malpractice attorneys know when a placental abruption occurs during labor and delivery, it is a medical emergency that requires immediate action.
When the placenta detaches — either fully or partially — from the inner wall of the uterus during the birthing process, both the mother and the baby are in serious danger and at significant risk for injuries.
Here is what Missouri parents need to know about their legal options when their child or the mother is injured during the medical process.
What Happens During Placental Abruption?
When a baby is in utero, he or she receives all its nutrients — including oxygen — through the placenta, which is attached to the uterine wall.
This makes the placenta vital to the baby’s growth, and overall survival. When it detaches, it is typically not an accident, and may be caused by physical trauma that occurs during the birthing process, called placental abruption.
Some of the most common signs and symptoms of placental abruption may include:
- Back Pain
- Irregular Fetal Heartbeat
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Tenderness
- Vaginal Bleeding
If you or your baby were injured during the birthing process, our skilled medical malpractice attorneys want to help you pursue your legal options, so you can get the follow up care you need without paying for your expenses out of pocket.
When is Placental Abruption Considered Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is the result of a physician or other healthcare provider failing to provide the same standard of care another professional in their field would have under the same circumstances.
When placental abruption occurs, it may be considered medical malpractice if it was the result of:
- Failing to inform the mother of risks and other options for placental abruption.
- Failing to assess for and evaluate risk factors, signs, symptoms, and causes of placental abruption in the expectant mother.
- Failing to accurately break the mother’s water, puncturing the placenta in the process.
- Failing to perform an emergency C-section.
- Failing to properly treat placental abruption with intravenous fluids and blood transfusions.
It is vital that doctors monitor women at risk of fetal abruption, and act quickly to ensure a proper medical response gives the mother and baby the best chance at mitigating complications.
Unfortunately, these incredibly serious medical emergencies can lead to significant injuries to the baby, including brain damage, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and cerebral palsy, and can often lead to stillbirth or the death of the mother.
If you or your child has suffered injuries during the birthing process, we want to help you pursue the legal remedies that will allow you to seek the care you need to move forward.
Contact Our Skilled Placental Abruption & Birth Injury Attorneys in St. Louis Today
You do not have to face the physician or medical facility that caused your injuries or the loss of your child alone, nor their insurance companies or legal teams. We can review your case during a free consultation by calling (314) 370-8173 or online.
