NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis, is a severe health condition that leads to the rotting or necrotizing of stomach tissue and inflammation of the gut due to a baby being fed infant formula after being born immature. Due to various factors such as maternal diabetes, high pressure, or a stressful pregnancy, some babies may be born pre-term, and because of this, they may have underdeveloped organs, such as a still-forming digestive system, given the fact that it takes a little over 9 months for every organ and biological system to fully form. Necrotizing enterocolitis is such a serious condition that it can lead to sudden death in just a few days of infant formula feeding without warning. Parents of children who have developed NEC may get lucky and get to keep their child if physicians act fast and excise the necrotic tissue of the child, but the reality is that children who survive this harrowing and completely preventable condition may have to contend with a host of complications such as delayed growth and development, poor cognition, malabsorption and so much more.

The fact remains that the makers of baby formula brands such as Similac and Enfamil were aware of their product’s potential to cause necrotizing enterocolitis, but they failed to warn consumers in a timely manner, as they did not pull the products off the shelves in a mass recall exercise, thereby endangering the lives of hundreds of thousands of babies. This type of negligence falls under product liability law, and it enables you, the parent of a child who developed NEC, to bring forth a lawsuit to recover monetary damages, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a NEC baby formula lawsuit attorney? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced child injury attorneys at McCready Law have, for close to thirty years, represented thousands of clients, helping them get the compensation and justice owed to them after suffering the consequences of another individual or corporation’s negligence. What sets us apart from other law firms is that we have extensive trial experience and are not afraid to take a case to court instead of engaging in insurance company negotiations as we are confident in being able to beat the trial odds of winning and recover millions in compensation for our clients. Litigating a case in court requires expertise and a significant amount of resources, something most law firms handling class action lawsuits simply do not have. In addition to having a bilingual staff (Hablamos Espanol), we take on all cases on a contingency fee basis, and what this simply means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of your case as we only level our fees at the end of the process, and only if we’ve won on your behalf. If your child developed necrotizing enterocolitis and currently lives with complications or passed on after developing NEC, you may be entitled to substantial compensation – call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation: the call is 100% FREE, and our intake team is standing by.

Why is Breast Milk Superior to Infant Formula, and How Can it Prevent Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

Babies who are born premature usually have an underdeveloped gastrointestinal system and, as such, must be fed milk that supports ongoing growth and development. Baby formula, while complex and nutritious, cannot come close to the unique composition of breast milk. Breast milk is often looked at as the gold standard when it comes to infant nutrition for several reasons. To begin with, breast milk, which is for the most part whey protein, can be digested fast and easily, making it quickly absorbable by a premature baby’s underdeveloped digestive system. Breast milk also contains prebiotics and probiotics, which help in the promotion of healthy gut bacteria, thought to be a major factor in immune system function, which can in turn, reduce NEC development.

In addition, breast milk contains essential fatty acids known as omega six and omega three in natural proportions, and these two fatty acids are crucial when it comes to growth and brain development. The development of the nervous system is also dependent on a steady supply of fatty acids for its formation, and breast milk can supply this. Lastly, carbohydrates in breast milk, also known as lactose, help the baby synthesize energy as well as help in calcium absorption and the growth of good gut bacteria, which is essential in lowering inflammation and preventing infections like necrotizing enterocolitis.

Breast Milk Versus Infant Formula – Which is More Digestible?

Digestibility is another important aspect to consider when choosing nutritional options for your child. Breast milk is primarily made of whey protein, an easier and more palatable form of protein that is not hard on the digestive system, making it possible for even the most immature of digestive systems to assimilate. Baby formula, however, is made of casein, a tough protein compound that creates a firmer curd in the stomach or a solid mass that takes a considerable amount of time to break down. The former has a lower risk profile for causing infections due to feeding intolerance, and the latter, due to its propensity for delayed transit time through the gastrointestinal system, increases the risk of a child developing necrotizing enterocolitis.

Not only does baby formula such as the likes of Enfamil and Similac not have the vital bioactive compounds that breast milk has, but it is also difficult to digest and has been shown to lead to gut inflammation due to the decimation of healthy gut bacteria, and it is devoid of prebiotics and probiotics as well as fatty acids, all of which contribute to the formation of a healthy and robust immune system.

Experienced Necrotizing Enterocolitis Baby Formula Attorneys – Call Us NOW!

Baby formula can have dangerous consequences in babies born prematurely, and it is your right to hold companies accountable for the health complications your baby suffered after being switched to baby formula. We are currently accepting NEC baby formula lawsuits, and a class action lawsuit is brewing, which will culminate in the compensation of children who suffered necrotizing enterocolitis after being fed infant formula from the likes of Enfamil and Similac. If you’d like to join the current MDL to help secure your child’s compensation and future, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about how we can help you and your loved one. The call is 100% FREE, and we serve all parents of children who developed NEC countrywide. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.