A smooth, drama-free childbirth is every parent’s dream. Holding your happy, cooing baby in your arms should be the joyous end result of your labor and delivery, but sometimes terrible and tragic complications can arise from two dangerous conditions known as preeclampsia and eclampsia.
Preeclampsia occurs when the mother develops high blood pressure and has protein in her urine. Signs of preeclampsia include:
- Sudden onset of bloating and swelling
- Protein in the urine
- High blood pressure
- Severe headache
- Nausea and vomiting
Nearly 1 in 200 cases of preeclampsia turn into the highly deadly disorder known as eclampsia, which includes life-threatening seizures that can be fatal to both the mother and her unborn baby. Those at elevated risk for this condition are mothers who:
- Are overweight
- Have gestational diabetes
- Are under the age of 20 or over 35
- Have a family or personal history of preeclampsia
- Have hypertension
- Are carrying multiples
- Have a genetic predisposition
If your doctor has told you that you’re at risk for either preeclampsia or eclampsia, it’s their responsibility to give you the highest standard of medical care to prevent devastating complications. They should monitor you closely and, if deemed medically necessary, they may induce your child’s birth or proceed with a C-section.
If you suspect that you or your child has suffered due to preeclampsia or eclampsia, then call me TODAY for your free initial consultation at 1 (877) 614-9524. I have represented families just like yours for over forty years in the greater Columbus, Ohio area and I have the skilled and compassionate expertise to ensure you get the maximum financial compensation for you or your child’s injuries. As your lawyer, I’ll stand by your side 24/7 to make sure you get every penny you’re owed without asking for a single cent from you. I work on a contingency, which means that I don’t get paid if you don’t get paid. If you have endured lasting negative repercussions that arose from preeclampsia or eclampsia, you can count on me, and I’ll Make Them Pay!®
