Harmful Pregnancy Myths
Once you announce that you are pregnant to your family and friends, you may receive a host of opinions, advice, old wives’ tales and stories about what to expect. Though most of these stories are just in good humor, some pieces of advice may be harmful for you and your unborn baby. Instead, you should be able to rely on your doctor for accurate information. If your doctor, nurse, or midwife gives you incorrect advice or is otherwise negligent, you may be experiencing a form of medical malpractice.
There are certain myths that are not harmful to you or your unborn child, but others can be. If your obstetrician, midwife, or other medical professional gave you injurious advice or did not advise you correctly regarding a question you asked, contact a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 today.
Myths That May Be Dangerous
Beware of pregnancy myths that encourage you to:
- Contradict typical medical recommendations, such as ending the use of prenatal vitamins
- Ingest or inhale something that is not recommended specifically by your doctor (such as herbs, drugs, or liquids)
- Make you feel uncomfortable or cause unneeded stress
If you believe that your doctors has given you improper advice or advised you to do something that you believe has been harmful to you or your fetus, it is best to contact an experienced attorney who can help you evaluate your case.
Contact Us
To learn more about birth injuries and medical malpractice as a result of inaccurate advice, contact a Philadelphia birth injury attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.