Mother criticises investigation delay after baby dies during labour

Monday 19 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 19 May 2025, 9:26am

In this story Health and Disability Commissioner

A woman says she is still dealing with trauma after her midwife left her alone during labour in a rural home without electricity or phone coverage. The Health and Disability Commission has criticised the midwife in a report following the death of the newborn.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZMon 19 May 2025, 6:41am

   'Very very traumatic' - Mother who lost baby after being left alone by midwife (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 19 May 2025, 7:27am

   Mother waits years for investigation into baby's death (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 19 May 2025, 9:26am

   'Traumatic' - Mum who lost baby after being left alone by midwife (opens in new tab)