Being involved in a car accident is always something that is traumatic. When you are expecting a baby, it can make it all the more traumatic. There are many heightened risks when you’re in the middle of a pregnancy and a car accident is no different. If you are pregnant and have gotten in a car accident, there are some things that you need to know about the potential dangers for your unborn child. Lastimado Texas is here to talk about some of the heightened risks for pregnant women that are involved in a car accident.
Potential Injuries to Your Unborn Child from a Car Accident
When a pregnant woman is involved in a car accident, there are several injuries that they need to worry about for themselves. However, even more important may be the injuries they need to worry about for their unborn child. Here are some things that could potentially happen.
– Brain Injuries: If there is a large collision with another vehicle, it can cause serious injuries to your unborn child, including brain injuries. This could lead to a miscarriage or still birth.
– Placental Abruption: The placenta is an important organ the gives your baby nourishment throughout the pregnancy. Sometimes, the placenta can become detached from the uterine wall during a car accident. This can cause many different problems for your baby including cerebral palsy, tissue damage, still birth and more.
– Uterine Injury: Anytime the enlarged uterus is injured during a pregnancy, both the mother and the child inside are put at an extreme risk of injury and even death.
What Should a Pregnant Woman Watch for After a Car Crash?
Anytime a pregnant woman is involved in a vehicle accident, they need to contact their physician right away to get checked out. Usually some of the symptoms that they will want to watch closely for the next couple days include:
– Contractions
– Abdominal pain
– Vaginal bleeding
– Changes in the baby’s movement
– Headaches
– Vomiting
– Loss of consciousness
How to Safely Wear a Seatbelt & Drive While Pregnant
Some pregnant women may be concerned about wearing a seatbelt during pregnancy when they are driving. Following are some tips to ensure it is safe.
– Make sure the belt is placed below your stomach
– Adjust the seat so that you are as far away from the steering wheel as possible and still able to reach the pedals to drive
– Avoid driving if your stomach touches the steering wheel
– Adjust the seat upright so there is no gap between your shoulder and the seatbelt
Personal Injury Attorneys in Dallas, San Antonio & Austin, TX (Just Minutes from Carrollton, Garland, Irving, Mesquite & Grand Prairie, Texas)
If you are pregnant and been in a car accident, you can turn to Lastimado Texas to help you get the compensation that you deserve. We know how traumatic this situation can be, and we will work with you to ensure you are well taken care of. It is our goal to help you get what is owed to you. Call us today!
