Late last year, I presented to Narrogin maternity ward with reduced fetal movements. This was not my usual hospital as I was visiting family in the area. I was assessed by a locum midwife who was very helpful and skilled.
The CTG was abnormal and concerning, after being in hospital with monitoring for the morning I was discharged home by the consultant obstetrician and told to present to my local hospital for continued monitoring the next day. I was not given any indication of my baby or I being in danger or that there was something wrong with my baby. When in fact my baby’s CTG was abnormal and very concerning and I believe I was not communicated this appropriately. As a result I entered preterm labour that night and my baby was growth restricted and unwell. I don’t believe I was treated appropriately, that I should have been discharged or that I was fully informed of what was happening with me or my baby.
I am lucky that I was able to make it back home before I went into preterm labour and my usual care team was able to care for me but I believe being discharged was the wrong decision.
"Mismanaged maternity care"
About: Narrogin Health Service / Obstetric Services Narrogin Health Service Obstetric Services Narrogin 6312
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