Reggio Calabria, baby dies in the womb after the mother’s prenatal gynecological examination: parents report the case to the Public Ministry, investigations have begun [DETTAGLI]

Reggio Calabria, the letter from the parents of the dead child to Gom

“Dear Editorial Board,
We, the undersigned FD and DM, consider it very important to inform this newspaper about the case of medical negligence that occurred days ago at the GOM of RC – UOC Obstetrics and Gynecology, of which we were victims. Briefly, we explain what happened below. Being in an advanced stage of pregnancy (week 38) is done regularly without any problem, on the 15th day. At around 11:30, we went to the GOM of RC – UOC Obstetrics and Gynecology, to carry out a pre-hospital gynecological examination, already scheduled by appointment ”. The parents of the child who died in the womb communicate it in a note sent to the press Gom of Reggio calabria.

The visit was made by the midwife on duty who, after having carried out the controls that she considered sufficient (but not exhaustive because she did not consider it necessary to carry out a fetal follow-up), declared that everything was in order as she found no functional abnormalities and that we could return. home, arranging that the next visit is 12.30.pv (estimated delivery date). It should be noted that during the visit she felt that she was performing a quite painful and justified “maneuver” necessary to check the status of the uterus. Back home I began to experience pains and contractions considered normal and preparatory ”.

“In the afternoon we went to the RC GOM – UOC Obstetrics and Gynecology, whose doctors on duty confirmed that the baby she was carrying was lifeless. At present we do not know the causes that led to the death of the minor, but we believe that something during the morning visit did not go well ”.

“We immediately took care of informing the judicial authorities formally denouncing the fact, which has already begun the ritual investigations. We remain available to provide further information and / or clarifications in this regard, always with the utmost confidentiality so as not to hinder ongoing investigations. Thanking you in advance for your kind attention and availability, we send you a cordial greeting “.