Was your infant been diagnosed with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension because of anti-depressants taken during pregnancy?
PPHN (Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns) is a life-threatening disorder in which the newborn’s arteries to the lungs remain constricted after delivery. As a result, the amount of blood flow to the lungs and the amount of oxygen going into the bloodstream is limited. PPHN may occur for various reasons. These include existing diabetes or gestational diabetes in the expectant mother, high blood pressure or anemia, or stress to the fetus during the pregnancy. Additionally, certain medications taken during pregnancy, such as anti-depressant medications, can cause this condition in newborns.
Does your baby have PPHN?
PPHN is a rare disorder. Years ago, doctors only saw this condition in about two out of every 1,000 births. More recently the statistics show that the numbers have risen to about six to 12 out of every 1,000 births being diagnosed with PPHN.
If proper treatment is not administered to babies with PPHN, serious complications can happen, even death.
If your baby was diagnosed with PPHN after his or her birth and suffered from serious complications as a result of medications you took while you were pregnant, you could have a legal claim.
Goldberg & Osborne has served clients whose children were born with disorders due to medications and medical malpractice. If you took any antidepressants that may have caused your baby’s PPHN, contact Goldberg & Osborne immediately.
Keep in mind that each state has a statute of limitations regarding cases such as these. Delaying the process of filing a claim is not advisable. Please contact us at 1-800-THE-EAGLE or fill out our online case form and submit it, so our legal team can assess your case and help you and your child get the compensation you deserve.
