I had cared for a woman on her first post op day, after having an emergency c/s. She was still fairly critical, and on magnesium, so she stayed with us on L&D. Sadly, her baby did not make it. I cannot go into details. People made some serious mistakes and errors in judgment, and a beautiful baby died because of it.
Our unit is reeling from this death. It was a totally preventable, unnecessary death. The nurses who cared for this mom before and immediately after the birth needed debriefed. Her primary nurse was encouraged to take some time off, but amazingly came back to work again the next evening. She's stronger than I would have been.
For those who believe that all births can be beautiful, natural things if left unhindered, please realize this: there are times when being in the hospital is truly the best for a mother and her unborn baby. This would have been an even worse outcome if she had not come to the hospital.
Just in a complete state of shock. Absolute, utter shock at the loss of life.
Anger at the people who are responsible.
Sadness for the grieving family.
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Our unit is reeling from this death. It was a totally preventable, unnecessary death. The nurses who cared for this mom before and immediately after the birth needed debriefed. Her primary nurse was encouraged to take some time off, but amazingly came back to work again the next evening. She's stronger than I would have been.
For those who believe that all births can be beautiful, natural things if left unhindered, please realize this: there are times when being in the hospital is truly the best for a mother and her unborn baby. This would have been an even worse outcome if she had not come to the hospital.
Just in a complete state of shock. Absolute, utter shock at the loss of life.
Anger at the people who are responsible.
Sadness for the grieving family.