Eclampsia is a condition resulting in seizures or convulsions in pregnant women.

The New York eclampsia attorneys and birth injury lawyers at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool have the legal and medical knowledge and experience to help families where mother or child has been injured as a result of misdiagnosed or mistreated preeclampsia or eclampsia during a New York child birth.

Medical experts believe eclampsia can be caused by issues with blood vessels, genes, diet or factors involving the brain or nervous system.

Eclampsia follows preeclampsia during pregnancy, a serious medical complication involving rapid weight gain and high blood pressure. Preeclampsia women at high risk for seizures often have vision changes, headaches, very high blood pressure and abnormal blood tests.

The National Institutes for Health estimates 1 out of every 2,000 to 3,000 pregnancies will result in eclampsia.

Risk factors in pregnant women include being over 35, a first pregnancy, history of diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure, multiple pregnancies such as twins or triplets and teenage pregnancy.

Symptoms include severe agitation, muscle aches and pains and unconsciousness.

HELLP syndrome is another complication of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. HELLP is an acronym for a group of liver problems and abnormal blood test results, symptoms often include headache, vomiting and nausea, abdominal pain and vision problems.

Left undiagnosed or late diagnosis and/or mistreatment can lead to a number of health complications for both mother and infant, including stillbirth and death of the mother.

Delivery should be treatment of choice for women with eclampsia and prolonging the pregnancy can be dangerous to both mother and infant. Anti-seizure medication can be prescribed and early delivery is sometimes warranted.

If you believe you or your infant has suffered serious injury as a result of misdiagnosed or mistreated pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, the New York pregnancy malpractice lawyers at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, offer free and confidential appointments to discuss your rights.

Call the New York law office of Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool at 212-406-1700.