New York Placenta Abruption Attorneys

When a placenta separates from the uterine wall it is called placenta abruption. This process disrupts the flow of important nutrients from the mother to the fetus. Severe placenta abruption can have devastating effects, such as shock, brain damage, kidney damage, and stillbirth. The occurrence of an abrupted placenta is approximately one out of every 120 births.

The main cause of placenta abruption is trauma during pregnancy. Other causes are high blood pressure, a history of placenta abruption, and multiple pregnancies. Bleeding, cramping, lack of activity of the fetus, nausea, abdominal pain, and uterine tenderness are all signs of placenta abruption. Your health care provider should respond as soon as possible at the first sign of placenta abruption.

The newborn and the mother can sustain birth injuries if they are provided with inadequate or substandard care from the medical staff. If you and your infant have been injured as the result of negligent medical care we can help you. The attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro are highly skilled in the area of Birth Injury and will provide you with the highest level of legal expertise.

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If you or a loved one has suffered as the result of an abrupted placenta please contact the NY Medical Malpractice attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

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