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Tragic Fetal Death: Gynaecologist Accused of Delay
17 Sep
Summary
- A pregnant woman's relatives allege delayed C-section caused fetal death.
- Doctor disputes claim, citing rare placental complication.
- Hospital administration confirms prompt surgery and efforts to save the fetus.
A complaint has been filed against a gynaecologist at Thalassery General Hospital concerning the death of a fetus. Relatives of a nine-months pregnant woman claim a delay in performing a Caesarean section resulted in the tragic outcome. The woman was admitted on September 15, 2026, and moved to the labour room early on September 17, 2026.
Allegations suggest the crucial surgery was performed an hour after being deemed necessary around 8 a.m. on September 17, 2026, leading to the fetal death in utero. However, the attending gynaecologist refuted these claims, attributing the demise to a rare placental separation complication. She asserted that an emergency surgery was conducted with utmost effort to preserve the fetus's life.
The hospital superintendent supported the gynaecologist's statement, confirming the surgery was performed without unnecessary delay. He stressed that medical staff made every possible effort to save the unborn child under the emergency circumstances prevalent during the procedure on September 17, 2026.
