When we are in the hospital facing a medical crisis with which we are unfamiliar, any support that is forthcoming is more than welcome. This is especially so when it comes to parents that are dealing with their sick child. Not only are there the obvious emotional ramifications of such an experience but there is the logistics of handling finances, medications, and the often difficult to understand terminology of the medical community.

For parents dealing with a condition known as PPHN - Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn – any support they receive is helpful in navigating them through this difficult time. PPHN is a disease that affects a newborn’s ability to breathe normally; arteries that typically expand after birth to receive the flow of blood to and from the lungs remain constricted and blood is not able to flow as it normally would. Without the blood reaching the lungs where it can be oxygenated the baby is vulnerable to respiratory distress and even respiratory failure.

PPHN has been linked to the mother’s taking of Paxil® during pregnancy – an otherwise safe and effective drug that is used to treat depression and anxiety. While Paxil® typically has little to no side effects under normal conditions, it has been shown to cause a six-fold increase in the incidence of PPHN in pregnant women.

Paxil® attorneys in California are often able to offer support under these circumstances. They work with families that have been impacted in some way by PPHN and help them to navigate the often complex medical world, as well as seek the financial restitution that they deserve. In addition to their work on a legal front – helping families affected by PPHN - Paxil® attorneys in California have been instrumental in drawing more attention than ever to PPHN and the possible ramifications of Paxil® use during pregnancy.

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