Premature babies are often born with an undeveloped digestive system, which would have had the opportunity to form fully had the pregnancy lasted the usual 9 months. These babies are usually placed in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU and are fed a combination of fluids and baby formula, which is rich in nutrients that mother’s milk may not be able to provide at certain levels. In addition, these babies tend to have higher caloric requirements to keep up with their rapid growth and development, as well as the body’s intrinsic need to maintain a certain body temperature and remain at homeostasis. In addition, a premature infant can’t effectively digest and absorb nutrients from regular breast milk, and products such as Similac and Enfamil may be best suited for their immature digestive systems. To this end, thousands of babies born prematurely across the country have in the past been placed on specialized formulas to ensure their continued growth and development.

Premature births may be caused by a host of factors such as multiple pregnancies in the case of twins, triplets, and so on, as additional gestation can put strain on the mother’s uterus leading to premature labor. In addition, mothers with health issues such as hypertension, diabetes and certain infections may cause them to go into labor much earlier, as does lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption, drug use and smoking. That said, the fact that your child was born prematurely should not have to condemn them to a severe, life-threatening condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis, and legal help is available to help not only save their life, but to ensure companies responsible for their illness are held accountable, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a necrotizing enterocolitis lawyer? Please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. For close to three decades, the experienced and compassionate product liability attorneys at McCready Law have helped families just like yours get the justice and compensation they rightfully deserved after being harmed by the negligent actions of other parties.

What sets us apart from other law firms is our litigation experience, having tried close to 100 of these cases in court and winning them, and subsequently recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for clients over the years. In addition to having a bilingual staff (hablamos Espanol), we also take on necrotizing enterocolitis baby formula lawsuits from babies and their families across the country, and all cases are taken up on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the process, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you either lost a child due to necrotizing enterocolitis, or your child is currently living with the severe consequences of this potentially deadly complication, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about how we can help your family recover compensation – the call is 100% FREE, and our intake team is standing by.

Enfamil and Similac Named in the Development of Life-Threatening Condition

Baby formula developed by brands such as Enfamil and Similac has been at the center of allegations which have pointed at the possible link between babies being fed this type of milk and the development of necrotizing enterocolitis or NEC. It is important to do a deep dive into the ingredients of these products in order to understand what really happens to lead to the development of this sometimes fatal condition.

What’s The Deal With Baby Formula Causing Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

• Baby formulas tend to have elevated protein levels and high fat content in order to make up for nutritional deficiencies due to the baby’s poor absorption as well as their inability to get fed via breast milk. High protein baby formula has been shown to lead to osmotic stress within the intestines, which shifts fluids that can then disrupt healthy gut flora balance. Healthy gut flora is your first line of defense against inflammation, and without this, infections and intestinal injury may develop, leading to necrotizing enterocolitis.
• Fats in baby formula may be derived from vegetable oils, which have been shown to lack beneficial fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6, needed for the development of the immune system and brain, as well as healthy gut microbiota. Specifically, beneficial fats are responsible for the formation of a barrier in the gut lining, preventing intestinal permeability which has been shown to increase the likelihood of infections and consequently, necrotizing enterocolitis
• The carbohydrate content of baby formulas tends to be higher, and the added sugars have been shown to lead to the development of a condition known as dysbiosis, which is simply an imbalance of microbial organisms in the stomach. Dysbiosis shifts the balance of beneficial versus harmful bacteria to the harmful side, causing an increased risk of infection and disorders such as NEC. Additionally, the higher sugar content of baby formula may trigger inflammation in the gut, leading to gut lining damage and consequent infections.
• Preservatives and additives in baby formula such as added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilizers, while effective in increasing shelf life, may alter gut lining health causing a phenomenon known as leaky gut, allowing harmful substances to access the bloodstream and consequently lead to inflammation.

Baby Formula Manufacturers Face Slew of Negligence Allegations

Similac and Enfamil have been at the forefront of allegations which state that the makers of these baby formulas were aware of the potential for their products to cause necrotizing enterocolitis but failed to warn the public by the affixing of a notice on their products, or failing to issue a timely recall on the same. In addition, it is alleged that these companies engaged in misleading marketing practices stating that their products were safe when the research data proved otherwise. It is also alleged that these companies failed to conduct long-term studies on these products before launching them, effectively passing on the risk to unsuspecting customers.

Best Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis Lawyers – Call Us Today!

If your baby developed necrotizing enterocolitis after being fed Enfamil, Similac or any other similar baby formula brand, do not hesitate – call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. You and your loved one may be entitled to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and if your child lost their life after consuming these products, you may be able to recover millions of dollars in money damages. Cases are ongoing, so it is important to move FAST so you’re considered as plaintiff in ongoing litigation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.