Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Indiana
what is the required amount of time a woman needs to stay in the hospital after giving birth before the doctor can release her?
Asked on 10/13/09, 3:20 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
The answer would depend on the facts of your pregancy, labor and delivery.
Answered on 10/13/09, 3:23 pm
Larry Jackson
Jackson Law Firm, LLC
There is no hard and fast rule regarding the nubmer of hours or days a patient must be kept in the hospital after delivering a baby. The hospital's obligation is to keep the mother until it appears that she can be safely released.
Answered on 10/13/09, 3:27 pm