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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Mother, 28, jailed for violently shaking baby daughter to death
A mother has been jailed for 15 years after causing the death of her baby daughter by violently shaking Wilband, from Gloucestershire, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Lexi Wilband, who was four months old when she died in April 28-year-old, from Newent in the Forest of Dean, had denied killing her daughter, but jurors found her guilty following a four-week trial at Bristol Crown Court in revealed Lexi suffered bleeding on her brain, likely caused by being violently shaken, both recently and on at least one earlier occasion. Lexi died at Bristol Children's Hospital on 18 April, six days after collapsing at ex-partner Jack Wheeler, who was not Lexi's biological father, said in court she went floppy in his arms and stopped Wheeler, 31, was previously acquitted of causing or allowing the death of a child.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Baby died in Scarborough 'after midwives dismissed concerns'
Midwives "dismissed" the concerns of a mother whose baby died shortly after being born, her lawyers have Parker, 27, told staff at Scarborough General Hospital about her son Sonny's heart rate slowing during labour in November 2022, but said she was "ignored".She said: "I went into hospital with a perfectly healthy baby after a great pregnancy with no issues or concerns, but left without a baby to take home and raise."The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust apologised to Sonny's family and said it had implemented changes. Medical negligence specialists Hudgell Solicitors said that soon after arriving at hospital, Ms Parker was told that her baby would need to be induced because he was "on the larger side".It was alleged that medication used to make her womb contract should have been stopped four hours before it was potentially harmful to Sonny, the firm said, because his heart rate was slowing with every to the firm, the Trust admitted the allegation on 5 July and also accepted Sonny's death may have been prevented if a decision to deliver him was made more than 90 minutes before it was. 'Absolutely devastating' In a statement issued by the solicitors, Ms Parker said the experience was "heartbreaking"."My mum was with me when I was in labour and she was looking at the heart rate monitor and calling the midwives using the call button as she could see it dropping," she said."We were concerned but every time the midwives would come and say not to worry, and that they were checking it from their station, and so didn't need calling. It made us feel like we were being a nuisance."She said each physical examination became more painful, and she could tell something was wrong after Sonny was delivered because a midwife had tears in her eyes."There was no crying at all and I could hear a lot of activity, but nobody was saying anything," she said."To lose Sonny was absolutely devastating. It sounds an awful thing to say, but if I could go back, I would have taken the option to have had him delivered by Caesarean section, as I don't feel midwives can be trusted." Ms Parker criticised the communication she received by NHS services following the death of her son."About a week after, I received a message from the doctor's surgery congratulating me on the birth of my baby," she said."I just cried when I opened it. When I went for my post-birth check-up, the doctor had no idea Sonny had died."Ms Parker and her partner have now had a baby girl, who was born in said their daughter "really got us through all the difficult days".Medical negligence specialist Samantha Gardner, of Hudgell Solicitors, said the case was "wholly avoidable".She added: "Over the years our lawyers have seen hundreds of apologies to parents who have suffered loss and injury due to maternity negligence, and presently, we're seeing more than ever."In June, a national inquiry was announced into maternity Gardner welcomed the investigation, adding that it "must be driven by the experiences of patients, families and staff". 'Appropriate steps' A spokesperson for the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offered "sincere condolences and apologies to Sonny's family".They said they "fully acknowledge how devastating the loss of a child is".A statement added: "The family has since met with our obstetric and paediatric teams."Sonny's case was referred to the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), and we accepted and acted on the safety recommendations outlined in their report. We have also fully co-operated with the coroner's inquiry."The inquest concluded that there was an opportunity for Sonny to have been delivered earlier, which the spokesperson said was noted by the said: "The coroner was satisfied and reassured that the Trust is taking appropriate steps to implement changes to clinical guidelines and deliver a range of improvements in maternity care." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Cameron Highlands police arrest man suspected of burying baby born to stepsister
KUANTAN, July 18 — Police arrested a young man on suspicion of concealing the birth and death of a baby boy in a hilly area in Kampung Melayu Desa Kayangan in Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, yesterday. Cameron Highlands police chief Supt Azri Ramli said police received information from the suspect's father, who found the baby's body at 10am. 'The suspect's father saw a patch of soil that had been dug up when he was going to the water tank located behind their house in the hilly location. He then stumbled on a white cloth bundle containing the dead baby and called police,' he said when contacted by Bernama today. He said the 19-year-old suspect, who works as a cleaner at a homestay, admitted to burying the remains of the two-day-old baby born to his 21-year-old stepsister. 'Following that, police arrested the man at 5.30pm at his home in Kampung Melayu Desa Kayangan yesterday and seized tools such as hoes and shovels used to dig the ground to bury the baby,' he said. The man has been remanded for four days starting today to assist in investigations under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealing the birth and death of a baby. — Bernama
RNZ News
03-07-2025
- RNZ News
Mental health minister Matt Doocey briefed on death of Auckland baby
A police investigator looks closely at a set of bins on Renall St, Auckland. Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro The Minister for Mental Health has been briefed on the death of a baby found in a wheelie bin in Auckland. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains between 24 June and 30 June. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street, Freemans Bay on Tuesday night. A spokesperson for mental health minister Matt Doocey confirmed to RNZ his office had been made aware of the case under the "no surprises policy". "The Minister acknowledges this tragedy, and his thoughts are with all involved," the spokesperson said. Doocey was unable to comment further at this time. Health New Zealand (HNZ) acting northern region deputy chief executive Mike Shepherd said in a statement HNZ would not be commenting on the specifics of the case for privacy reasons. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains between 24 June and 30 June. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi "We acknowledge this very sad situation and offer our sympathies to the whānau and community," he said. "We can say that HNZ routinely reviews the care it provides when any serious event occurs." An Oranga Tamariki spokesperson said as the matter was before the courts and subject to an active police investigation, they were unable to comment. A spokesperson for the Minister for Children Karen Chhour said it would be inappropriate to comment at this time. On Thursday, Detective Inspector Scott Beard said a post-mortem examination was carried out on the baby on Wednesday, the results of which are still pending. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a rubbish bin on Tuesday night. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police were still investigating at the property on Renall Street. "Our enquiries remain ongoing and it will take some time for a thorough investigation to be completed," Beard said. "We are continuing to ask for those in the community that might have information or CCTV footage that could assist us to get in touch." The woman is due to appear on 31 July and enter a plea. Until then, she has been voluntarily remanded in custody and given interim name suppression. Beard earlier said the case was a "tragedy for everyone concerned". "There is a person's wellbeing to consider here alongside the investigation, so we will ensure the woman gets the support she needs." Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, is asked to make a report via 105, using the file number 250630/9878 and quote 'Operation Yarrow'. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Irish Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
New inquest opens into baby's death five days after birth at Midland Regional Hospital
A new inquest into the death of Aaron Cullen, a baby who died five days after his birth, has been opened after new evidence was secured by his mother concerning resuscitation equipment. An initial inquest returned a narrative verdict, however, opening the inquest on Tuesday, coroner Dr Myra Cullinane said the Attorney General directed that a fresh inquiry be heard to clarify factual evidence 'that was not before the court previously'. Aaron died at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin following an emergency Caesarean section at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise in May 2016. Ms Cullen, who told the inquest that the death of her son 'shattered our hearts', recalled reporting various concerns in the lead up to the birth, including a lack of movement and intense Braxton Hicks contractions over the two weeks before the birth. Ms Cullen was at 35 weeks gestation when she was diagnosed with polyhydramnios, an excess amount of fluid in the amniotic sac, which can cause such symptoms. Following various returns to the hospital over intensifying concerns, she was admitted on May 3rd. READ MORE Her waters broke later that night, which she recalled as being discoloured. The inquest heard that such discolouration indicates foetal distress. 'I noticed my stomach had deflated rapidly to such an extent that I could see the outline of Aaron,' she said. Following tests which showed the deceleration of Aaron's pulse, a decision was made to carry out an emergency Caesarean section. After the birth of her son at 1.30am, she recalled that he was 'floppy' and 'blue in colour and did not appear to be breathing'. The inquest heard that it took multiple attempts before Aaron was successfully intubated 15 minutes after he was born. He was transferred to the Coombe later that morning where Ms Cullen said she was told they 'did not know what happened', but her son had suffered a lack of oxygen to the brain in the four-hour period at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. She said her son's oxygen levels subsequently dropped every night in the NICU and despite improvement following surgery, he died on May 9th. Ms Cullen, who subsequently cofounded Safer Births Ireland, secured further evidence concerning resuscitation equipment, known as a 'Neopuff' machine, which was used to provide ventilation between intubation attempts following his birth. Further evidence is expected to be heard concerning the machine on Wednesday though Michelle Mahon, a midwife who was present during resuscitation attempts and said the machine was in order. She recalled seeing dials, which indicated pressure, 'moving', adding that such equipment is subject to routine, daily checks. Dr Conal McCarthy, a senior house officer in paediatrics at the time, also recalled the dial moving, but did not see any chest movement or exertion while it was used. The inquest is set to continue on Wednesday.
