A report details severe negligence by a locum midwife linked to a baby's death and missed sepsis in the mother.

A report found serious shortcomings in care provided by a locum midwife, leading to the death of a baby due to shoulder dystocia. The midwife failed to follow proper procedures, including inadequate monitoring of the mother and baby. The locum midwife also mishandled postnatal care, missing signs of sepsis in the mother. The report recommends additional training for the midwife and a review by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.

December 02, 2024
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