Drug Birth Defects
Birth defects are the primary cause of infant deaths, and babies born with birth defects are more likely to suffer from illness and long-term disability. Birth defects can range from minor to serious. Birth defects can be discovered up to one year after birth; but, the majority of birth defects are detected within the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Birth defects can affect almost any part of a baby’s body. Close to 3% of babies born each year in the United States suffer from a birth defect. Certain prescription drugs taking during pregnancy increase the chance of birth defects. The following are some drugs that can cause birth defects: Depakote, Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac.
Close to 90% of pregnant women use prescription or over-the-counter drugs during their pregnancy. Many drugs pose the threat of birth defects and should not be used by pregnant women.
A child born with a birth defect may have a lifetime of pain and suffering which impacts the child's quality of life, including his ability to learn and function independently. Moreover, having such a special child can have long term psychological and financial implications for family members.
Our Drug Birth Defect Lawyers Can Help
If your baby was born with a birth defect, you have only a limited amount of time to determine if the cause can be linked to a prescription drug. You should consult with an experienced Prescription Drug Birth Defects Lawyer who will advise you on a course of action. If you or a loved one has taken a prescription medicine and given birth to a child with a birth defect, please fill out our Contact Form for a free case evaluation.
