Baby dies after uterine rupture during labour induction; Health NZ breach found
A baby died following a uterine rupture during labour induction after hospital staff failed to identify warning signs, a Health and Disability Commissioner investigation found.
A baby died after the mother's uterus ruptured during labour induction. Hospital staff missed warning signs that indicated the rupture had occurred. The Health and Disability Commissioner found that Health NZ breached its obligations in the care provided.
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Baby dies after uterine rupture during induction as Health and Disability Commissioner finds Health NZ breach
Hospital staff missed warning signs that the woman's uterus had ruptured.