Placenta previa, a condition that can affect pregnant women, can cause medical complications for the mother and child. Fortunately, placenta previa can go away on its own in some cases. As the fetus develops and the uterus grows, placenta previa may resolve without the need for medical intervention.
Even if placenta previa does not go away, many mothers with this condition are able to deliver their babies safely through careful monitoring from their doctors. A cesarean section delivery may also be required for mothers with placenta previa.
However, if a doctor fails to detect and treat placenta previa in an expectant mother, both the mother and the baby could suffer harm.
What You Should Know About Placenta Previa
Placenta previa occurs when a baby’s placenta completely or partially covers the mother’s cervix, instead of being located in the upper part of the uterus where it belongs. In some cases, this issue is able to correct itself.
This ailment can cause numerous side effects, including bleeding, so proper diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the condition are important. Placenta previa can affect the health of the mother and even how the baby needs to be delivered if it does not go away on its own.
Risk Factors
There are multiple factors that could increase a pregnant woman’s risk of developing placenta previa, including:
- Giving birth before
- Pregnant with multiple babies
- Being 35 or older
- A past pregnancy with placenta previa
- Scarring of the uterus
- Being a smoker
Your doctor should be aware of your risk factors and monitor you for the development of placenta previa or other conditions during prenatal care. Placenta previa may develop in roughly 1 out of every 200 pregnancies, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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Side Effects of Placenta Previa
Placenta previa can lead to a number of complications. The most common is excess bleeding. Bleeding, even without pain, can be a sign of placenta previa and should be addressed right away.
If placenta previa does not go away on its own, it can also cause a preterm birth. The excessive bleeding of the mother can put both the life of her and her child at risk, necessitating an early emergency cesarean section delivery.
Medical Malpractice and Placenta Previa
A doctor is responsible for monitoring the health of their patients during prenatal care. If a doctor fails to conduct standard screenings and detect placenta previa, they may be liable for any complications or negative outcomes that result from this condition going untreated.
There are real risks to both the mother and the child if doctors and nurses do not properly diagnose or treat placenta previa. If you or a loved one suffered an injury because of medical negligence, you may be entitled to damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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Recoverable Damages in a Medical Malpractice Case
Depending on the details of your case and the nature of your or your child’s injuries, the following damages may be recoverable in a medical malpractice case:
- Current and future medical treatment for malpractice-related injuries
- Lost wages if either parent must stop working to care for the child
- Special caregivers, mobility assistance devices, or other injury-related expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- And more
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How a Lawyer Can Help
If you choose to work with a lawyer, they may be able to manage most aspects of your medical malpractice case on your behalf. While you focus on recovering and getting back to your normal life, a lawyer’s duties may include:
- Filing your insurance claim and/or medical malpractice lawsuit
- Gathering evidence of the responsible party’s liability and the value of your damages
- Handling all communications on your behalf
- Negotiating with the responsible party’s insurance company for a settlement offer
- Taking your case to trial
- Keeping you updated on your case
Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Today
If you developed placenta previa and believe that you or your child suffered an injury due to doctor negligence, the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to help you. We offer representation to families nationwide in medical malpractice lawsuits.
Call us today at (800) 222-9529 for a free case review with a member of our team. The Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to take your case on a contingency-fee-basis with no up-front payment required.
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