Glenn L. Goodhart, M.D., J.D., Georgia medical malpractice attorney and oligohydramnios expert, knows that the condition occurs when the level of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby is too low and he understands the severe consequences of the damage done, from birth brain injuries, including hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, when warning signs are ignored or unnoticed. Essential for the development of muscles, limbs, lungs, and the digestive system, there is about a quart of the clear-colored amniotic fluid surrounding the infant, who breathes the liquid in and swallows it, helping organs to develop normally. The earlier oligohydramnios happens in the gestational period, the higher the risk of fetal death. A late delivery, lasting two weeks past due date, has a one in eight chance of developing the problem and approximately 12% may develop complications from oligohydramnios.
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Atlanta MD JD Glenn L. Goodhart’s oligohydramnios medical background makes him uniquely qualified when investigating and evaluating whether your medical caregivers acted reasonably. He and his team of experts will examine the records of physicians, technicians, nurses, neonatologists, pediatric cardiologist/surgeons, genetics specialists and hospital or birthing clinic, paying particular attention to non-stress and contraction stress test results, if any, checking if transabdominal amnioinfusion (artificial fluid) was performed to improve visualization for ultrasound tests, or, if pregnancy was close to full term, if amnio-infusion was given to protect the umbilical cord from compression during delivery (fetal compression syndrome). We will investigate to see if biophysical profile results, amniotic fluid index (AFI) evaluation or deep pocket measurements were heeded. If delivery was induced or cesarean section performed, we will look at records of tests done after birth: chromosome testing, testing for infection, ultrasound evaluation of the GI tract, ECG and echocardiography.
Oligohydramnios Georgia Attorney
Oligohydramnios increases the risk of poor fetal growth, complications during labor, premature birth, miscarriage, or stillbirth as well as increased risk of cesarean section. Other complications may result in birth defects due to pulmonary hypoplasia, deformity, cord or fetal organ compression, placental problems, and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). While causes are still not completely understood, some cases have been linked to premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) or tears in the sac holding the baby, dehydration of the mother, uteroplacental insufficiency, mother’s health (hypertension, diabetes, preeclampsia, chronic hypoxia, etc.), or birth defects in the kidneys or urinary tract. Most of these conditions are easily detected with ultrasound.
If your infant has suffered or died from medical malpractice of oligohydramnios, Georgia MD JD Glenn L. Goodhart will fight for you, your family, and your child to be justly compensated for the harm done, the medical costs involved, and future medical needs.
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