Ohio Cesarean Complications Lawyers
Mismanagement of VBAC Risks
Many women who have had a previous birth by Cesarean section can attempt a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). A vaginal birth reduces the recovery time associated with a C-section. However, VBACs have risks of their own.
Compensation for Negligence in VBAC Cases
If a physician fails to properly manage the risks associated with a VBAC, and the mother or child is harmed because of the doctor's error, the case should be evaluated for a possible medical malpractice claim. The attorneys of The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A., in Cleveland, Ohio, have gained significant settlements for clients injured in VBAC negligence cases. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and advise you of your legal options.
Why VBACs Are Risky
VBACs are risky because the woman's uterus already has a scar on it from the previous Cesarean. The stresses of labor can cause the uterus to tear along the C-section scar. Called a uterine rupture, this is a medical emergency that places mother and child at risk.
The trials of labor after a previous Cesarean are only recommended under certain circumstances. And even when a mother elects to attempt a VBAC, obstetrical caregivers must recognize that there is a much lower threshold for intervention for a VBAC patient than for a woman who has never had a C-section. Doctors must pay careful attention to the fetal monitoring strips and be ready to order a C-section if there are indications of fetal distress.
Ohio Cesarean Complications Attorneys
If you or your child suffered serious harm because of a mismanaged VBAC, please contact the Cleveland VBAC risk lawyers of The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A., by e-mail or call toll free 877-863-6219.
