Infections Can Cause Injury to Baby and Mother
The possibility of infection can be overlooked in prenatal care and in labor and delivery, but infections can cause serious injury to a mother and child.
If you suspect that infection contracted during birth caused problems for you or your baby, talk to an experienced birth injury attorney at Patton Law Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Any sign of infection at any stage of pregnancy, labor or delivery needs to be dealt with quickly in order to avoid injury.
- Fetal membrane infection: When the fetal membrane breaks or leaks, infection in the amniotic fluid can go through the bloodstream into the mother. The doctor needs to be aware of the fetal membrane break and take action within hours to prevent infection damage to the mother and the child. When detected and appropriately treated, fetal membrane infections do not cause serious harm.
- Group B streptococcus: Mothers should be screened 28-32 weeks into pregnancy for signs of Group B strep. Awareness and treatment are essential to avoid complications.
- Other infections: Proper screening, tests for infection, medical histories and careful monitoring can alert a physician to infections that can harm the baby and mother. Among infections that can threaten the health of mother and baby are meningitis, encephalitis, pneumonia, sepsis, herpes simplex, toxoplasmosis, listeria and HIV.
If an infection seriously harmed mother or baby, please call or e-mail Patton Law Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. We have the experience, determination and compassion it takes to find the truth.
