Placental Abruption and Medical Malpractice
A placental abruption occurs when the placenta separates from the uterine wall. A placental abruption poses a great risk for the mother and the child and can lead to cerebral palsy.
A placental abruption can be caused by several factors including hypertension and preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a condition during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine.
If your doctor fails to monitor your blood pressure or preeclampsia properly this could lead to a placental abruption and damage to both the mother and the child. It is likely the negligence in failing to monitor high blood pressure or preeclampsia or even failing to diagnosis preeclampsia could be the basis of a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Additionally, failing to perform a c-section in time after a placental abruption occurs could be the foundation of a medical malpractice lawsuit. This is because the doctor should have recognized the abruption and the severity of the abruption and acknowledged the danger to the child by delivering the child immediately.
The Video below discusses the dangers of a placental abruption as well as how a placental abruption occurs.
