Undetected Pregnancy
Undetected pregnancy occurs more often than we might think. Although there are not readily available statistics on this subject, there are enough cases that there is now a television series about women who were unaware of being pregnant until they went into labor. Undetected pregnancies can be very dangerous for both the mother and baby. There are several published cases where women were seeking medical help for various symptoms related to their pregnancy and the pregnancy went undiagnosed at great detriment to mom, baby, or both.
Complications
If a pregnancy goes undetected, there are many reasons a baby could be at higher risk for birth injury. These include:
- Lack of prenatal care
- Baby could be at risk due to undetected issues
- Not being prepared for labor
- Prolonged labor due to lack of understanding
- Not delivering at a hospital
If you had an undetected pregnancy that caused harm to your baby and you sought medical attention while pregnant, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
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Different medical situations make this situation more likely for some women than for others. The bottom line is that if you sought medical treatment during your pregnancy and doctors failed to ask routine questions or perform routine tests to check for signs of pregnancy, you may be entitled to financial compensation if your baby suffered a birth injury. Contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today to discuss your legal options with a compassionate and experienced lawyer.