Premature Delivery Malpractice Lawyer

Did Your Premature Delivery Cause Injuries to Your Child?

A full term delivery is approximately nine months, about 38 weeks.  Any pregnancy where the child is delivered before 36 weeks is considered a premature deliver.  However, any deliver before 26 weeks gestation is likely nonviable, and the baby is normally not delivered alive.  Babies born between 26 weeks and 36 weeks that are premature can be subject to many health risks that include lung problems, which can affect the brain due to lack of oxygen, as well as cause neurological injury.  The longer a baby is able to be kept in the womb by delaying the delivery, the better chance of survival and avoidance of birth defects.  Premature delivery is the single largest cause of newborn death.

There are certain set procedures that your doctor should do to attempt to lengthen the gestation period as long as possible to avoid this problem.  One is injection of steroids to decrease the problem of lung development and brain injury, as it works to speed up the development of both lungs and brain.  Once a premature baby is delivered, it requires special care in a neonatal intensive care unit, where there are very specific treatments to ensure the baby's survival.  If these procedures are not correctly done, you may lose your child, or have an infant born with brain or lung injuries.  If you have suffered through this tragedy, you may not be aware that there could have been malpractice involved.  In order to resolve this issue, contacting a medical malpractice attorney from the McGuire Law Firm can provide you with answers to your questions and discuss your legal rights.

Caring and Compassionate Premature Delivery Attorney

The loss of a premature baby is devastating and difficult to face.  If you feel that this tragedy could have been prevented, consult with our caring attorneys to discuss your specific circumstances.  We understand the grief and pain you are likely going through and will carefully review the medical information to determine whether you have a case for a medical malpractice claim.  Our legal staff will work with you to pursue recovery for your loss if there was negligence involved in your delivery.  Our attorneys are available to serve you throughout Iowa, including Mason City, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Cedar Rapids. We look forward to being able to assist you.