Birth Injuries
Did you take PAXIL during your pregnancy?
If so, and your child was born with a birth defect, then please contact Bailey and Galyen immediately about filing your claim.
In December 2005, theFDA issued a health alert to all doctors and patients about the potential dangers of takingPaxil during the first trimester of a pregnancy. Studies have shown that pregnant women using Paxil in the first three months of pregnancies are twice as likely to have a baby with a heart defect. These defects have been holes in the ventricles and atria of the heart.
In addition, there is evidence of a connection between Paxil and the development of a lung defect known as Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN). In such cases, the blood pressure is too high in the blood vessels between the baby's heart and the lungs, and, because of this, there is less oxygen in the bloodstream for use by the body. A recently published study has shown that infants born to mothers who took SSRIs, like Paxil, after the 20th week of pregnancy were six times more likely to have PPHN than infants born to mothers who did not take antidepressants during pregnancy.
FDA Advising of Risk of Birth Defects with Paxil Agency Requiring Updated Product Labeling
Doctors Urge New Guidelines For Pregnant Women: http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/11/30/acog.paxil/index.html
Paxil Side Effects: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/parox.htm
Paxil and Birth Defects: http://www.congenital-heart-defects.org/pages/antidepressants-birth-defects-paxil-vsd.html?gclid=CIyI1sDbrooCFRlmWAodfTDvuw
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR CASE
Please visit our Birth Injuries Practice Center
for more information.
As a complement to our comprehensive services in the area of medical malpractice, our personal injury attorneys at Bailey & Galyen also represent clients in Texas, Missouri and Florida who have had a newborn or infant experience birth trauma or other injuries while in the care of a doctor, hospital or other healthcare provider.
Cerebral Palsy / Infection / Malnutrition / Failure to Diagnose – Misdiagnosis / Untreated Conditions / Surgical Errors / Anesthesia Errors / Untreated Seizures / Hereditary Conditions / Premature Complications / Environmental Hazards
It is important to remember that a birth injury or other condition does not necessarily indicate negligence. If your child has suffered a birth injury or other trauma, it is very important that you contact a skilled legal professional from Bailey & Galyen immediately in order to preserve the evidence and accurately assess whether negligence occurred and if damages may be collected for ongoing care.
With over 25 personal injury attorneys and a legal staff spread over multiple offices in Texas, Missouri and Florida, the law firm of Bailey & Galyen has the legal and financial strength necessary to fully investigate these highly emotional cases and successfully present personal injury litigation at all levels of the state and federal courts.
The statute of limitations is very strict when it comes to reporting an injury and making a birth injury claim. If you suspect your newborn / infant has suffered a serious injury as the result of negligence by your doctor, obstetrician or other medical worker, CONTACT Bailey & Galyen today for a FREE consultation before you sign documents or make statements that could limit your ability to collect damages in the future.
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Birth Injury
Birth Injuries - An Overview
ABC's Of A Healthy Pregnancy
Responsible Parties
Prescription Medications
Cerebral Palsy & Erb's Palsy
Frequently Asked Questions about Birth Injuries
Birth Injuries Resource Links
Birth Injuries Contact Form
