Health New Zealand Criticized for Waitākere Hospital Stillbirth Care

The husband of a 40-week pregnant woman, hospitalized due to concerns about her unborn baby, attempted to contact the midwife using a bedside phone. Unfortunately, he was unable to reach her because the phone was mistakenly set to “block caller mode.” Tragically, the baby was stillborn the following day after passing away in utero. This incident raises significant concerns about communication protocols in medical settings.

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