Evelyn March
19 Sept 2024 · Coroner Kevin McLoughlin · West Yorkshire (East)
The coroner's concerns
1. mother exhausted after prolonged labour
“The Mother endured a prolonged labour and had little sleep from Sunday (24.9.23) until her baby was born at 04:38 hours on Tuesday (26.9.23). She was exhausted.”
2. discharging mother soon after prolonged labour
“Consideration should be given to the wisdom of discharging a mother so soon after a prolonged labour and induced delivery. Had she been permitted to sleep in hospital for a few hours knowing that her baby was being monitored, the tragedy may have been avoided.”