Posted On: July 21, 2009
Preeclampsia and Placental Abruption
The following video is a brief overview of preeclampsia. It discusses the symptoms, diagnosing preeclampsia, and the treatment options.
Preeclampsia is a serious condition putting the mother and baby’s health in jeopardy.
Preeclampsia is diagnosed typically after 21 weeks of pregnancy by a presentation of high blood pressure and protein in the urine.
Once the mother has been diagnosed with preeclampsia the doctor must monitor her closely to avoid complications like a placental abruption which can cause the child to be deprived of oxygen and lead to brain damage and cerebral palsy.
This failure of the doctor to monitor the mother closely may be cause for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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