Woman Declined Hospital Check Weeks Before Tragic Home Birth

Mother recalls 'what if' moment during home birth at baby death inquest

The mother of a baby boy who died after a planned home birth tells an inquest she assumed she would be transferred to hospital when complications first arose, but a midwife chose to monitor her "more closely".

Woman declined hospital check weeks before tragic home birth

The coroner is investigating standards and guidelines of home births, the mother’s suitability for a home birth and the care she received.

Why mum in home birth tragedy missed check up with obstetrician

A mother whose newborn died after a distressing home birth attempt believed she was a “suitable” candidate for a home birth after consulting GPs and midwives – but not an obstetrician.

Mother made informed birth choice before baby's death, coroner hears

Coroner assesses suitability and preventability of a Victorian baby's death after a home birth attempt led to an emergency Caesarean.

Mother made informed birth choice before baby's death

A coroner is investigating the death of a six-day-old baby who was delivered via Caesarean at a regional...

Ella's story: a second-time mum with hospital anxiety and a home birth agreed, found out the service was suspended at 32 weeks pregnant - Birthrights

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