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Preeclampsia can be fatal if not treated quickly. This condition is an advanced form of eclampsia, characterized by high blood pressure in pregnant women. Preeclampsia is sometimes associated with a condition known as HELLP Syndrome, which stands for hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count. About 15% of pregnant women who develop preeclampsia will develop HELLP Syndrome. A preeclampsia lawyer in Portland can help you seek fair compensation if your doctor failed to diagnose or properly treat your condition while you were pregnant. Call today for a free review of your legal rights and options.
Doctors and obstetricians should vigilantly monitor their patients for the following symptoms that are often characteristic of preeclampsia:
These traits can indicate preeclampsia in women who are in their 20th week of pregnancy or later. Doctors typically conduct preeclampsia tests around that time. Although preeclampsia is often associated with these symptoms, some women develop the condition yet display no symptoms.
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If doctors detect preeclampsia or HELLP Syndrome, they need to take quick action for the health of the mother and baby. Failure to act in time can lead to serious birth injuries, including conditions such as cerebral palsy, which can result from oxygen deprivation during delivery. It is crucial that doctors adhere to the highest standard of care to prevent such devastating outcomes.
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If you or your baby was injured because your doctor failed to detect or treat preeclampsia / HELLP Syndrome, we invite you to contact the Portland birth injury attorneys at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC today for a free evaluation of your legal rights and options! Birth injuries can occur in a variety of settings, including water births, where complications may arise if medical professionals fail to properly monitor the mother and baby.
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