Medical Negligence and Fetal Macrosomia

Not all birth defects and complications result directly from the negligence of a health care professional, but even in these cases, failure to diagnose a particular condition – especially in a newborn baby – can also qualify as medical negligence. If you and/or your child have been a victim of medical negligence, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Not all birth defects and complications result directly from the negligence of a health care professional, but even in these cases, failure to diagnose a particular condition – especially in a newborn baby – can also qualify as medical negligence. If you and/or your child have been a victim of medical negligence, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

“Fetal macrosomia” describes a condition resulting in a newborn baby being far above-average in size and weight; it affects about 9% of newborn babies worldwide and refers to a birth-weight exceeding 8 pounds and 13 ounces. Large babies are often a sign of good health, but serious complications can result when a newborn baby is too large.

And common symptoms of fetal macrosomia include:

– Above-average fundal height – “Fundal height” measures from the pubic bone to the top of the uterus in the mother and is used to accurately predict fetal size starting about halfway through the pregnancy.
– Excessive amniotic fluid –Amniotic fluid, which surrounds and protects the fetus during pregnancy, can be increased by a larger-than-average fetus due to above-average urine output and can be a sign of fetal macrosomia.
Risks of fetal macrosomia include: a potential need for a Caesarean section; “shoulder dystocia,” in which the baby’s shoulders obstruct during delivery; “birth asphyxia,” in which the baby suffocates during a delayed and obstructed delivery; or more commonly, fractured clavicles and nerve-damage in the brachial plexus (a nerve-network which supplies nerve-fibers to the chest, hands, arms, and shoulders).

If your child has suffered a birth injury due to the negligence of a health care professional, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

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