What Should I Avoid During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women often attempt to take better care of their selves during pregnancy than they would otherwise, in order to promote the safe and healthy development and birth of their child. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of a mother-to-be, the negligence of medical professionals during prenatal care, labor, or delivery can result in birth injuries or other complications.
If your child has been born with a birth injury or defect that may be attributable to the negligence of a physician, nurse, or other party, you may be able to receive financial compensation for this tragedy. To learn more about the potential advantages of pursuing a civil lawsuit, contact the experienced Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. You can contact us by calling 215-238-1130.
Foods, Drinks, and Activities to Avoid While Pregnant
While there is nothing that can be done to guarantee that a child will be born without health problems or injuries, there are some behavioral steps that one can take to limit the likelihood of such distressing occurrences. These include the avoidance of the following:
- Smoking cigarettes
- Consuming alcohol
- Raw meat (i.e. Sushi)
- Fish with mercury
- Deli meat, including smoked seafood
- Raw eggs
- Caffeine
- Hair dye
- Chemical hair treatments
- Intense physical activity
- Activities that could jar your unborn child (i.e. Rollercoaster rides, bicycling, etc.)
Though this list is by no means exhaustive, it does provide some useful guidance for expectant mothers. When you have changed your behaviors in such significant ways, even possibly overcoming powerful addictions for the sake of your newborn’s health, it is wholly unacceptable for negligent medical professionals to harm your child. Hold them accountable through a birth injury lawsuit.
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If your child has suffered a birth injury due to the mistakes made by your doctor, we can help. Contact the experienced Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.