The condition may be diagnosed in pregnant women who have high blood pressure (and who previously did not have high blood pressure) and protein in their urine after 20 weeks. Without prompt treatment, serious conditions or even death can result. If a doctor fails to manage the condition, an Ohio injury lawyer may examine whether it could be considered medical negligence.
Preeclampsia may cause excessive swelling in the hands, feet, ankles and eye area, though this may also be present in pregnant women who do not have this condition. Excessive and rapid weight gain may also be a symptom; an increase of several pounds a week may require medical attention.
In serious cases, preeclampsia can cause:
The severity of the condition and how far along in the pregnancy the woman is will determine treatment. For mild cases, bed rest and frequent blood pressure monitoring at home may be all that is required. If the woman is at least 37 weeks along, she may be induced to prevent stress on the baby.
If the condition is severe, hospitalization may be required for the remainder of the pregnancy. Medications may be given to prevent seizures and lower blood pressure. If preeclampsia worsens, an emergency C-section may be performed.
Preeclampsia can lead to serious complications, including death. Timely treatment is of utmost importance. An Ohio injury lawyer at Mellino Robenalt LLC can help mothers who do not receive proper treatment for problems during pregnancy – such as preeclampsia – and who wish to pursue options for recovering resulting damages.
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The condition may result from genetic mutations that affect development of the brain. But in some cases, lack of oxygen to the brain may be to blame, this may result from negligence such as failing to monitor the fetus during labor and delivery. In cases of negligence, an Ohio injury lawyer may refer to expert testimony regarding the standard of care.
Erb’s palsy is caused by nerve damage to the brachial plexus that may result from a difficult labor and delivery. Often the result of this nerve damage is paralysis. Erb’s palsy may be avoided if the doctor is attentive to warning signs, which may include abnormal birthing position or above-average weight of the fetus.
Medical negligence may include putting pressure on the fetus’s neck and shoulders and twisting the neck of the fetus during delivery. Some cases may naturally get better, although serious cases may require therapy and even surgery.
Some common birth injuries may result huge medical costs in the short-term and throughout a child’s lifetime. Contact Mellino Robenalt LLC at (440) 333-3800 and order our free book, Was it A Mistake? Your Ohio Medical Malpractice Questions Answered, to discuss and learn more about taking legal action after suffering from a common birth injury.
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