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Risks for Pregnant Women in Texas Car Accidents

Women who are expecting a baby should be concerned after a Houston car crash because trauma can affect your baby’s development. The raw impact of the other vehicle may be the most obvious threat to your baby's health, but even seatbelt tension or airbag deployment can damage your baby.

Women who have been involved in a crash should seek a doctor’s advice immediately to help treat some of the possible complication, including:

Early labor. Even if the fetus was not directly injured in the crash, the emotional stress of the accident can start contractions and bring on pre-term labor. Early delivery can cause a number of health problems, including a compromised immune system and low birth weight of the infant.
Placental abruption. A blow to the stomach can cause the placenta to disconnect from the wall of the uterus. In these cases, there is often external and internal bleeding. A miscarriage is possible.
Caesarean section. If the woman experiences severe abdominal pain or the baby is in distress, a doctor may have to perform an emergency C-section to save the baby or the mother’s life.
Birth defects. If you notice a change in your baby’s movements after the accident, it could mean that the infant’s brain was deprived of oxygen. Depending on the severity of injury, your child could suffer from decreased motor function or brain development.

As experienced Houston accident lawyers, we know that it is important that all victims visit their doctor for a checkup after a crash, even if they think they were not seriously injured. Pregnant women should take special care in protecting their baby’s health, such as requesting blood tests and fetal monitoring to make sure the baby is functioning normally.

If someone put your baby’s life at risk, we can help you seek justice. The attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom have a long history of winning compensation for Houston car accident victims and their families. Call us toll-free at (877) 724-7800 for a free consultation and we’ll send you a FREE copy of our book, The Insider's Guide to Winning Your Texas Car Accident Case.