Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Gestational Diabetes

When a woman is diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy, it is referred to as gestational diabetes.  Women who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes need to make sure their condition is closely monitored throughout all stages of their pregnancy.  If left untreated, gestational diabetes can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby.  One of the most common side effects of gestational diabetes is macrosomia, a condition in which the baby has an excessive birth weight.  Giving birth to a larger-sized baby can lead to a number of problems during labor and delivery, such as shoulder dystocia or a brachial plexus injury.

Your doctor should be closely monitoring your pregnancy to make sure the baby is growing and developing at a healthy rate, and that your glucose levels don’t skyrocket to even higher levels.  Your doctor can help you keep your glucose levels under control by administering insulin shots when need be.

How an Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help

There is no reason why your diabetes cannot be managed to prevent complications with your pregnancy, the delivery, and the health of you and your baby.  If you were diagnosed with gestational diabetes, but your doctor failed to provide you with the adequate care and treatment you need, thus resulting in an injury to you or your baby, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. You may also be able to file a lawsuit if your doctor failed to diagnose your diabetes or was significantly delayed in diagnosing your condition.

Los Angeles medical malpractice and negligence attorney Dr. Bruce G. Fagel’s experience in medical malpractice law, particularly as it results to birth injuries, is extensive.  You can trust Dr. Fagel to review your medical records and investigate your claim to determine whether or not your doctor was negligent in his or her treatment of your diabetes, as well as if he or she had a hand in causing injury to you or your baby.

To learn how Dr. Fagel and his devoted staff can help you seek compensation, please contact The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel by calling (800) 541-9376.