Pregnancy is a time filled with questions, excitement, and a quiet kind of hope. Every ultrasound, every routine checkup, every conversation with a doctor is meant to protect that hope. But what happens when those steps are skipped, rushed, or handled without the care they require?
For some families, the consequences of poor prenatal care do not become clear until the day of delivery, or even months later when a diagnosis explains what went wrong. In Pennsylvania, parents who suspect that a child’s injury was caused by medical mistakes during pregnancy may have legal options. At Latona Law, we help families uncover the truth. We offer free legal consultations to parents who want to understand what really happened and whether it could have been prevented.
When the Warning Signs Go Unnoticed
Doctors and medical staff have a responsibility to monitor both mother and baby throughout pregnancy. That means keeping track of fetal growth, watching for signs of distress, and responding to anything that suggests a risk to the child’s development.
Sometimes that responsibility is neglected. A mother’s symptoms may be dismissed as routine when they are anything but. A test may not be ordered when it could have revealed a serious condition. A referral to a specialist may never come. Over time, these missed steps can allow manageable problems to grow into dangerous ones.
In some birth injury cases, families later learn that the signs were there all along. They just were not taken seriously. And when those oversights cause harm, the families affected deserve to know they have legal rights.
How Poor Prenatal Care Can Lead to a Birth Injury
Not every birth injury is caused by something that happened in the delivery room. In many cases, the problem began earlier, during pregnancy, when better monitoring or treatment could have made a difference.
Conditions like infections, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure can affect a baby’s development if they are not diagnosed and managed properly. The positioning of the baby in the womb, the level of amniotic fluid, and signs of restricted growth are all things that should be monitored with care.
When doctors fail to recognize or act on those risks, they put the child at risk for complications that could last a lifetime. That includes brain damage, developmental delays, and other serious outcomes. These are the moments when medical care crosses the line from oversight to negligence.
Legal Rights for Families in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, parents have the legal right to pursue a claim if medical negligence during pregnancy or delivery led to a preventable injury. These claims are complex. They involve a deep look into medical records, timelines, and expert opinions that help explain what should have happened compared to what actually did.
For families, a successful legal claim can provide critical financial support. The costs of therapy, home care, medical equipment, and educational resources can be overwhelming. A legal settlement or verdict can ease that burden and help ensure that the child’s needs are met for years to come.
At Latona Law, we focus on these kinds of cases. We work closely with medical experts to understand how and where the standard of care was broken. And we guide families through each step of the process with compassion and respect.
Knowing When to Ask for Help
If something about your pregnancy or delivery never felt right, it is worth trusting that instinct. Maybe your concerns were ignored. Maybe something important was never explained. Or maybe your child was diagnosed with a condition that no one prepared you for.
You do not have to know exactly what happened before reaching out. Many parents come to us with questions, not answers. That is where we start. We listen, we ask the right questions, and we look into the care you received to find out what really occurred.
What to Expect From a Free Consultation
Reaching out for legal help can feel intimidating. That is why we keep the first conversation simple. We ask about your experience, explain what we need to review, and let you know whether we believe your case has legal merit. There is no pressure to move forward and no cost to speak with us.
If we believe you have a case, we will walk with you through the process. Our goal is to secure the support your child needs, while holding the right people accountable for their actions.
Support Begins With Answers
Every pregnancy deserves careful attention. When that care is missing and a child suffers the consequences, families have the right to ask what went wrong. If you believe your child’s injury could have been prevented with better prenatal care, now is the time to find out.
Latona Law is here to help. Contact us today for a free legal consultation. We will take the time to understand your story and help you explore the options that could change your child’s future.