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£130k Awarded After Hospital Sends Bleeding Mum Home
28 Mar
Summary
- A grieving mother was sent home despite bleeding heavily during pregnancy.
- Her baby was tragically stillborn after the dismissal of concerns.
- The hospital trust paid £130,000 compensation without admitting fault.
A mother, Alex Barr, was sent home from the hospital with an elevated heart rate and bleeding during her 42nd week of pregnancy. Despite her concerns, midwives dismissed the bleeding as a normal sign of approaching labor. Tragically, her daughter Marnie was stillborn after Alex suffered severe hemorrhaging and was rushed back to the hospital.
Alex and her husband Steve believe that if Alex had remained in the hospital, Marnie's heart abnormalities might have been detected, and she might have survived. After a lengthy legal battle, University Hospitals Dorset paid the couple £130,000 in compensation, though no fault was admitted by the trust. The couple, from Christchurch, continue to seek accountability, stating the money cannot replace their daughter but emphasizes the need for the trust to acknowledge its failings.
Legal representatives for the family highlighted nine areas of alleged negligence. University Hospitals Dorset denies any wrongdoing. The couple expressed that the legal process felt dehumanizing and that they have not received justice. A spokesperson for the hospital stated they are reviewing the case and implementing improvements, including enhanced training for staff.
