Placental Abruption
The placenta provides nutrients and oxygen to a fetus. During a collision, a placenta can become partially or completely separated from the mother’s uterus. As a result, the baby can suffer from life-threatening complications and the mother can experience severe heavy bleeding.
Brain Injuries
The impact and force of a car accident can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Mothers can suffer a TBI when they experience a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head. However, fetuses may also suffer from brain injuries if their brain shakes inside of their skulls during a collision.
Fetal Trauma
Although they are protected by various structures in the body, fetuses can sustain severe injuries in the womb. Fetal trauma can occur due to oxygen deprivation, when a mother sustains blows to the abdomen, or as the result of any other serious injuries during a collision.
Birth Defects
Premature birth, oxygen deprivation, and many other pregnancy injuries can lead to birth defects. For example, a child may be born with long-term disabilities due to brain damage in a collision. Children born prematurely are more likely to have physiological defects, such as underdeveloped organs.
What to Do if You’re Injured in a Car Accident
A car accident can be a scary and traumatic experience, especially if you are pregnant. In these situations, it is important to receive emergency medical attention as soon as possible.
Have You or a Loved One Been Injured in a Kansas City, Missouri Car Accident?
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