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Pregnancy brings with it a unique set of challenges which must be mitigated in a timely fashion. Prenatal visits to the doctor by a pregnant mother are meant to make sure that the pregnancy is going on as it should, as well as meant to check for any abnormalities, infections and illnesses that may negatively impair the development of the baby in utero. One such illness is called cholestasis of pregnancy, and it is often seen in the second and third trimesters. One of the hallmarks of cholestasis is extreme itching due to the buildup of bile in the blood and skin, and it can be dangerous if left untreated as the bile may cross into the baby, causing complications we’ll take a look at later in this post. However, if you were diagnosed with cholestasis of pregnancy too late causing health complications in yourself or your baby, you have all the right to file a birth injury lawsuit to recover justice and compensation for you and your family, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a cholestasis lawsuit attorney? The experienced birth injury attorneys at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of legal experience that we would love to put to work for you so we can get you the compensation you need to make your life whole again. We have handled thousands of cases, and we’re not afraid to go to trial should insurance negotiations fall through. It is however important to note that over 90 percent of all personal injury lawsuits are settled before trial, so we will stop at nothing to get you the maximum compensation you deserve for your birth injury lawsuit. Please give us a call NOW at (773) 906-4833 to learn more. We work on contingency fee basis, which basically means that we charge you NOTHING until we recover compensation on your behalf. Serving all birth injury survivors countrywide.

Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver disease that is thought to be due to elevated levels of bile, or the compound that is responsible for the breakdown and digestion of food. Cholestasis is more common in some nationalities and ethnicities such as Scandinavians, Indians, Chileans and Pakistanis, and it is surmised to be due to an increase in hormone levels. In addition, individuals who have suffered liver damage, those carrying twins and prior smokers and heavy drinkers may be at an increased risk for cholestasis.

Here are some of the most common symptoms associated with cholestasis:

• Light colored stools
• Urine that is darker than normal
• Poor or loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Intense itching
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes, known as jaundice
• Vomiting and nausea
• Pain just below one’s right ribcage.

Will Cholestasis Harm My Baby?

Cholestasis is very dangerous for the unborn baby as increased bile levels in their bloodstream can make it more likely for them to develop birth injuries due to increased liver strain as it struggles to get rid of the excess bile. Babies born to mothers with undiagnosed and untreated cholestasis may be at an increased risk of develop hypoxic-ischemic injury, which in turn kills of brain cells, resulting in cerebral palsy, development delays and lung damage.

Cholestasis Birth Injury Attorneys – Call Us Today!

If you believe that your physician failed in diagnosing your cholestasis of pregnancy, we can help you file a legal claim for compensation. Simply call us NOW at (773) 906-4833 to learn more about the legal compensation process. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.