Birth Trauma Lawyers Fighting Against Medical Malpractice
According to a recent study, some fertility doctors may not have the qualifications and training to perform assisted procreation treatment and procedures. The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society stated that physicians who offer assisted reproductive care need to meet minimum qualifications and have the skills necessary to identify potential health complications. This type of training may help prevent serious birth injuries from affecting newborns. Individuals with children, or those who are considering having children through these means, should learn more about what damages an unqualified fertility doctor can cause as well as how to choose the right one.
Do Fertility Doctors Need Special Qualifications?
A great deal of health problems can affect a patient or unborn child when going through fertility treatments, and unqualified doctors may not be prepared to handle emergency situations. One important concern is the use of injectable fertility drugs to stimulate a woman’s ovaries to produce multiple eggs. In some cases, the response to fertility drugs may be excessive, and patients may overly produce egg follicles that cause the ovaries to become large and swollen. Fluid can then leak into the chest and abdomen of patients, leading to severe side effects, such as pregnancy loss from miscarriage, blood clots, kidney failure and even wrongful death.
Other potential complications that can occur with an unqualified fertility doctor include:
- High-order multiple births, which are pregnancies that result in three of more newborns (triplets, quadruplets and more)
- Injuries to internal organs
- Hemorrhaging
- Wrongful death
These are just a few examples of what can go wrong when under the care of an unqualified fertility physician. Additionally, medical professionals outside of fertility clinics are using fertility drugs and other assisted procreation treatments on their patients. This could be potentially dangerous to both patients and their children. It is crucial for patients to know how to find qualified fertility doctors who can handle their specific needs.
How Do I Choose a Fertility Doctor?
Many methods exist to find out whether a certain fertility doctor or clinic is right for you. Some tips on choosing a qualified doctor include:
- Find out if the doctor is a fertility specialist. A fertility doctor should have a specialization in a related field, such as reproductive endocrinology or infertility. Find a doctor who specializes in your specific needs.
- Find out if the doctor is a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI) or a comparable organization. Organizations such as SREI require their members to have extensive knowledge in areas relating to fertility treatment.
What Can I Do If My Doctor Caused Birth Injuries?
Doctors who are unprepared for specific situations or complications may be more prone to making negligent mistakes that lead to serious birth trauma, such as brain injuries or cerebral palsy. If your child suffered an injury at or before birth, and you believe the doctor or hospital may be at fault, the birth trauma attorneys at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP can defend your rights.
We understand how devastating birth injuries can be to your child and family, so we work to provide personalized support for victims as well as aggressive legal representation. Our birth trauma lawyers are not afraid of doing whatever is necessary to get you the compensation you and your family deserve. Call our office today for free attorney advice.
