Everyone needs a hand sometimes; it’s the way of the world. And at no time do we need more of a hand then when we are injured or ill – or when someone we love is injured or ill. It’s difficult enough when adults becomes ill and have to manage extended medical care and all the realities that come with that; but when the most innocent among us – newborn babies – become ill – the emotional stress is compounded. Such is the case when babies are born with a condition known as PPHN.

PPHN is short for Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn, a very rare condition in which the newborn baby’s natural ability to pump blood to their lungs is thwarted. Obviously if left untreated PPHN can be deadly. But even with treatment, PPHN must be tended to proactively in order to restore normal function.

What researchers have uncovered is that PPHN is inextricably linked with the usage of Paxil® during pregnancy. Paxil® is an ordinarily safe medication prescribed by doctors to ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety. While the drug itself has very minimal side effects ordinarily, taking it during pregnancy can cause side effects such as PPHN; in fact, it has been shown that those who take Paxil® during pregnancy are six times as likely to give birth to a child with PPHN.

Paxil® attorneys in California are working with clients who have been affected by PPHN to help them manage their situation going forward. With Paxil® attorneys in California, families that have to account for pricey medical care can have an advocate working on their behalf.

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