What you Need to Know about Endometriosis & Pregnancy
If you suffer from endometriosis, you’re well aware of the challenging set of symptoms it brings. You may have suffered from severe pelvic pain, painful monthly cramps, nausea, heavy menstrual cycles, and more. On top of all of that, endometriosis makes it difficult for women to conceive.
If you’ve been lucky enough to conceive while suffering from this disorder, your doctor should know to take special care of you and your baby. You are at a greater risk of developing complications during pregnancy than other expectant mothers. Consider the following:
- Women with this condition are 1.33 times more likely to deliver pre-term than women without endometriosis.
- The likelihood of requiring a C-section is much higher.
- The odds of developing pre-eclampsia, which can be quite dangerous for both you and your developing baby, are considerably higher than they are for mothers without endometriosis.
- Heavy bleeding frequently occurs during and after delivery.
Your doctor should be aware of all these factors and take precautions to minimize any complications that may arise due to your needs. While not all birth injuries can be prevented, if you displayed signs of endometriosis and he or she did not take appropriate actions and this resulted in injury to your child, you could have grounds to seek financial compensation.
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Call the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 to discuss your case today. A member of our team will be happy to review your situation and help you better understand your options.