Ectopic Pregnancies
An ectopic pregnancy occurs with a developing fetus settles in an area of the woman’s body that is not the uterus. These kinds of pregnancies usually occur in the fallopian tube, as the fertilized egg passes through the tube and becomes lodged there. Other rarer locations occur in the stomach area, ovary or cervix. In any ectopic pregnancy, the fetus will not be able to survive and the obstetrician must remove the developing cells from the woman’s body before further complications occur.
This particular condition can be diagnosed with the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Doctors, nurses and other medical staff are responsible for providing a reasonable duty of care to their patients, which includes monitoring of the fetus’ condition and proper treatment if/when an ectopic pregnancy is discovered. If this is not done, you may be a victim of medical malpractice.
If you have been injured due to the mistreatment or neglect of a medical professional, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to learn more about your legal options.
Potential Complications
Complications that can arise from an ectopic pregnancy include the following:
- Rupture of body part where the fertilized egg is present
- Shock
- Collapse
- Extreme blood loss due to internal hemorrhaging
- Loss of fallopian tube
- Infertility
- Maternal death
No mother should have to endure complications due to the malpractice of a medical professional. These negligent individuals who do not appropriate detect or treat an ectopic pregnancy should be held responsible for their actions. The best way to make sure justice is served is by bringing the guilty party to court and making them pay for their wrongdoings.
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