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Placental Abruption from an Accident or Medical Malpractice | Accident Caused Birth Defects from Separation of the Placenta | Staten Island New York Injury Lawyer for Wrongful Death of Baby or Birth Defects from Placental Abruption

What is Placental Abruption or Placental Seperation?
Placental abruption is an uncommon and serious complication of pregnancy but being involved in an accident, especially a car accident or othey type of accident that causes direct trauma to the abdomen, heightens the chances of placental abruption occuring. This condition can occur for other reasons other than direct trauma but in the case where an accident caused placental abruption it is the trauma and any blunt force on the abdomen that normally results in this complication. This complication can occur anytime after the 20th week of pregnancy but is most common in the third trimester.

Placental abruption occurs when the placenta partially or completely separates from your uterus before your baby is born. This severe pregnancy complication can cause the baby to be deprived of nutrients and oxygen and can cause the mother to bleed severely which is dangerous to both the mother and the baby.

How is Placental Abruption Diagnosed?
Placental abruption can only be truly diagnosed after birth when the placenta can be examined but if you suspect that you may have placental abruption your doctor may want to try to evalute you best based on your symptoms, ultrasound, blood test and fetal monitoring.

It is important that if placental abruption has occured for any reason that the treating physicians recognize the signs of it and act accordingly and in a timely fashion. Not doing so can result in more harm to the baby and further harm to you. The baby may experience brain damage due to lack of oxygen caused by placental abruption so every second is important in handling these type of cases.

What Should I Look for if I was Involved in an Accident and Suspect Placental Abruption and How Will it Effect Me and the Baby?

Effects of Placental Abruption to Your Baby:

• Baby may be distressed until delivery;
  
• Baby may be delivered prematurely;
• Baby may have less oxygen in his/her blood after delivery;
  
• Baby may have a low blood count or low blood pressure;
  
• Baby may suffer neurological problems from placental abruption if the placental seperation was severe enough;
• Baby may suffer brain damage from placental abruption if the placental seperation was severe enough;
  
• Baby may be still born or die at birth from placental seperation if it was severe enough.
  

Effects of Placental Abruption to You (the mother):

• You may encounter a problem with your blood clotting;
• You may experience improper uterine contractions because of the placental abruption and may need to take drugs to help your uterus contract properly;
• You may have a large amount of blood loss / hemorrhaging and may require a blood transfussion and need to stay in the intensive care unit;
• Your body may go into severe shock because of the placental abruption and may cause damage to your kidneys, liver, pituitary gland and other organs;
  
• You may be required to have a cesarian section (c-section) to deliver the baby properly;
  
• You may be required to have a hysterectomy at the time of birth because of the damage caused by the placental abruption

Common Symptoms of Placental Abruption:

• Vaginal bleeding or spotting (of if your water breaks and the water is bloody);
  
• Cramping, uterine tenderness, back pain, or abdominal pain;
  
• Rapid contracts, frequent contractions or a contraction that does not end;
• Abnormalities with the baby's heart when ultrasound or heart monitor is used;
  
• Baby is not moving as much as before or not moving at all.

If you experience any of the symptoms listed above you should make an appointment with your doctor or health care provider immediately or you should go to the hospita.

Severe Symptoms that May Occur with Placental Abruption:

• Severe bleeding;
  
• Signs of shock such as feeling weak, faint, sweaty, pale, disoriented or your heart is pounding harding than normal.

If you experience any of these symptoms it is important that you or a loved one call 911 immediately.

Placental Abruption Lawsuits in New York
Placental abruption can occur for various reasons but in situations where placental abruption results in long lasting effects such as cerebral palsy or other birth defects or if the child dies because of placental abruption it is important to contact a birth defect lawyer or a birth injury lawyer in your area if the cause of the problem was because of someone elses negligence - such as medical malpractice or a car accident. A lawyer who handles placental abruption cases will be able to explain to you what your rights are and will start a lawsuit against the negligent party for you.

The lawyers at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola, LLP, a Staten Island birth injury law firm, will help you get through your situation whether it be coping with the long lasting effects of a birth defect to your child that is the result of negligence or if you are coping with the death of your child from placental abruption. We will treat your case and you with the utmost respect and care. We realize that this means a lot to you and will help you with starting and winning your lawsuit.

To speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island birth injury lawyer call 800.976.4904 or fill out our contact form for a free consultation.



                          

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