Uterine Rupture Birth Injuries in Los Angeles, California

What is a Uterine Rupture Birth Injury?

A uterine rupture is an injury which occurs when the mother's uterus rupture causing significant injuries to the mother and her baby.  During a C-Section, the healthcare professionals may notice that there is a "weak-spot" in the uterine wall, and / or the uterus may tear open causing a significant birth injury to the baby and the placenta and the liquid in the placenta may contaminate and infect the mother's internal organs.

Who is at Risk of a Uterine Rupture?

Those women who previously had surgery on their uterus are more prone to have a uterus rupture and resulting birth injury to their baby.  Specifically, any prior surgeries which went through the upper muscular portion of the uterus, such as the classical C-section and removal of fibroid tumors which reduced the structural integrity of the upper muscular portion of the uterus may increase the risk of a uterine rupture when attempting to deliver a child.  While a uterine rupture is not a sure event, it is something that a pregnant woman should be aware of and something that is communicated to any attending physician prior to delivery.

Even those women who have never had surgery on their uterus may be susceptible to rupturing their uterus.  Some events which may increase the likelihood of rupturing your uterus may include having more than five full-term pregnancies, having the baby in an abnormal position, such as in a transverse position, having an over-distended uterus, use of labor-inducing medications.  Some indications that a uterus rupture has occurred includes severe, localized pain.  The fetal heart rate may be abnormal, indicating signs of fetal distress.  If a uterus rupture occurs during the labor process, an emergency c-section may be performed in attempt to save both the mother and the child, but if a uterus rupture occurs in a non-hospital setting, it could be fatal for both the child and the mother. 

Contact Our Los Angeles Uterine Rupture Birth Injury Attorneys

If your healthcare provider failed to identify or respond to your uterine rupture, we would like to hear from you and provide you with support and guidance in determine the next course of action.  If your child suffered birth injuries in or around Los Angeles, we want to help you recover compensation for your injuries. 

Contact our Los Angeles Uterine Rupture Birth Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation toll-free at (800) 715-4489.