Baby died after NHS trust failed to warn mother of ‘unsafe’ home birth, coroner finds
Summary
A baby named Poppy Hope Lomas died from complications after a home birth that went against medical advice. An NHS hospital trust was found to have failed in warning the mother about the risks and did not properly manage the dangers of the home birth.Key Facts
- Poppy Hope Lomas died at seven days old after being born at home on 26 October 2022.
- The home birth was considered unsafe and went against medical advice.
- The baby likely died due to lack of oxygen to her brain in the 30 minutes before birth.
- The Royal Free London NHS foundation trust supported the unsafe home delivery despite risks.
- The mother was encouraged by midwives to have a vaginal birth at home, even though she had a previous cesarean section.
- Medical guidelines recommend vaginal births after cesarean happen in well-equipped hospitals, not at home.
- The coroner recommended clearer communication and consent procedures for parents choosing home births against advice.
- The NHS trust expressed condolences and said they are making improvements including better midwife training and communication.
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