Post-Term Pregnancy

Los Angeles Medical Malpractice and Negligence Lawyer

When a woman’s pregnancy lasts longer than 38 weeks, it’s very important that her doctor monitors the pregnancy at least twice a week until the baby is born.  Forty weeks is considered post-term, and the longer a pregnancy continues after the 40th week, the higher the risk of complications or injury to the baby.  The placenta, which is vital in supplying oxygen and blood to the fetus, is only designed to last 38 weeks.  Once 38 weeks have passed, the placenta will be less sufficient in supplying blood, oxygen and other nutrients to the fetus.  This can increase the risk of hypoxia, brain injury and other serious birth injuries.

In post-term pregnancy cases, a woman’s doctor should be conducting regular ultrasounds and other necessary tests, such as a non-stress test of the fetal heart rate, to make sure the baby is not in distress.  In most post-term pregnancy cases, a doctor should induce labor once a woman has reached her 42nd week of pregnancy.  When a doctor fails to take these measures, serious injury may occur to both the mother and the baby.

Contact a Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Attorney You Can Depend On!

If your doctor failed to induce labor or properly monitor your pregnancy past the 38th week, and as a result either you or your baby suffered a serious injury, it’s best to consult an experienced Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney about your right to take legal action.  If an attorney can prove your doctor was negligent in your treatment, you could recover damages for your injuries, pain and suffering.

Los Angeles medical malpractice and negligence lawyer Dr. Bruce G. Fagel has been representing victims of medical malpractice for more than 25 years.  With extensive experience in California medical malpractice law and a California medical license, Dr. Fagel is uniquely qualified to handle any medical malpractice claim. Dr. Fagel will thoroughly investigate all aspects of your claim in search of evidence that proves your doctor was negligent.  Furthermore, you can trust Dr. Fagel to prepare a solid claim that protects your best interests, advocates your rights, and increases your chances of recovering maximum compensation!

To learn more about the services Dr. Fagel provides, please contact The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel  today by calling (800) 541-9376.