When Lightning Strikes: A Case of Early Childhood Outcome Following Maternal Lightning Strike.

Lightning is a natural phenomenon, striking within the United States more than 20 million times per year(1). The reports of impact a lightning strike has on pregnant women and the fetus is varied, with some reports revealing significant fetal mortality and others reporting no major fetal risk(1). A case report including 31 pregnant women with electrical injuries reported the risk of fetal death to be 15%(2). This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.