Prescription Drugs During Pregnancy

Complications, ailments, illnesses and all different kinds of issue can arise during a pregnancy. Even very healthy and simple pregnancies might involve a necessary doctor visit or two, outside of the routine checks. That being stated, pregnant women are counting on their doctors and medical teams to only prescribe medications that would be safe for their unborn babies. If a medication does have risks associated with, it’s essential that those risks be fully explained and discussed with the patient. Nobody should unintentionally feel as though they have harmed their baby, simply because their doctor didn’t give them all the information they needed to make a safe decision. In addition to talking about what medications are safe during pregnancy, it will also be important to talk about alternative treatments for certain issues. Expectant mothers need all the information available so that they can make safe and informed decisions with their doctors.

Expenses Associated with Birth Defects Caused by Prescription Drugs

The expenses associated with birth defects caused by prescription drugs can be astronomical. Depending upon the type of prescription drug taken during the pregnancy and the severity of birth defects involved, you could be looking at tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands or even more in doctor bills over the lifetime of the child. Some birth defects may require multiple expensive surgeries to correct. Other birth defects may involve ongoing physical therapy. In severe and catastrophic cases, a baby might die or require lifelong medical care. No matter what type of injury or birth defect your child suffered or how much money you owe in medical bills, it’s a good idea to speak with a lawyer about your case as soon as possible after the birth.