Supporting Families, Preventing Tragedies
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Here’s where you can catch up on news reports, articles or news we think you need to hear.
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CTG not read properly nor acted upon, medications questioned. Another needless death – 4 May 2015
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11443039
Waikato Maori Health adopt the good start from the Finnish – 20 April 2015
http://www.waikatodhbnewsroom.co.nz/2015/04/20/waikato-maori-health-first-to-adopt-finland-model/
Another AIM family has their case verified as preventable – 20 April 2015
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11435558
Midwife admits failings in Baby Adam Barlow death – 16 April 2015
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11433639
Transfer rates acquired by OIA to DHB – 18 March 2015
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11419012
Related to the two links below, Jenn challenges Midwifery Council re publishing all former names of midwives – 24 March 2015
‘Sub-optimal’ midwife practises under different name – 19 March 2015
Another family let down by their LMC and put through needless suffering and potential danger- 17 March 2015
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/67420640/Reprimand-for-midwife-over-teens-birth-care
Hospital refused to scan – 14 March 2015
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11417016
Jenn on Radio Live up against Midwifery Council rep – 8 February 2015
Full service petrol station! – 5 February 2015
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/65807873/Baby-born-at-Mt-Maunganui-petrol-station
Deflect. Defend. Deny – 2 February 2015
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/265053/critical-midwife-report-%27ignored-intimidation%27
The long awaited Coronial recommendations – 31 January 2015
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/65621504/mum-and-baby-deaths-coroner-slams-midwife
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11394416
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/264953/coroner-critical-of-midwifery-training
Whilst we have many AIM families that would have benefited from more scans, we are yet to meet a family that has been harmed by having too many – 25 January 2015
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/65390905/Pregnancy-scans-inquiry
Another of AIMs hard working families has achieved a win through the courts this week. Sadly it’s another case of a hurt family forced to battle to get what they are entitled to – 14 January 2015 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/64920916/penny-hoare-wins-battle-with-acc-ov
Choice without full information is not true choice – 8 December 2014
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11370837
Social media mishap by midwife – 3 December 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/63799280/Midwife-goes-silent-on-big-baby
A small but not flawless step in the right direction – 24 November 2014
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/dhbs-roll-out-new-national-maternity-it-system
Modern medicine and science creating miracles – 3 October 2014
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/832827?src=wnl_edit_newsal
Fully informed? – 27 August 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10426972/Mother-unaware-of-danger-during-birth
Yet another family that AIM is supporting with yet another catalogue of errors – 18 August 2014
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11310582
More from the case released today, this time from the family themselves – 18 August 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/10395701/HDC-botched-birth-preventable
An article made up almost entirely of quotes from the story shared by Shalom’s Mum on AIM’s website – 7 August 2014
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11305052
Two more needless tragedies have been outlined this week within HDC reports – 5 August 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11303935
Exciting news for those with disabled children that have struggled to do the basic chore of household shopping – 16 July 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11294418
Another cluster of shocking needless tragedies detailed in the article below – 8 July 2014
A truly horrific experience for this Taupo family – 4 July 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10230498/Mum-told-shes-miscarried-gives-birth
A home birth gone wrong that once again holds many of AIM’s commonly occurring ‘red flags’ – 30 June 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10215867/No-oxygen-available-at-botched-home-birth
Study finds multivitamins linked to fetal death – 24 June 2014
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24453235
Another needlessly hurt family – 16 June 2014
http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/doctor-told-to-apologise-to-dead-babys-mum-2014061615#axzz3Zp94E5tV
Claims babies lives at risk – 9 June 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11270335
Climate change an apparent priority for NZCOM – 5 June 2014
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1406/S00052/midwives-call-for-urgent-climate-action.htm
A small article regarding Charley’s Sunday program – 23 May 2014
http://tvnz.co.nz/sunday-news/charley-s-family-say-thanks-5979654
Charley’s Sunday program – 18 May 2014
http://tvnz.co.nz/sunday-news/charley-girl-video-5974811
“…there was a very serious failure of a very basic monitoring requirement.” “This case will stand as another example of the kind of performance that we do not expect and cannot tolerate.” Radio interview with Health and Disability Commissioner regarding Axton’s case – 19 May 2014
Another of AIM’s families – 19 May 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11257319
A Dutch opinion piece on their maternity system. As you read this piece, remember that home births and birthing unit births are near equal in the level of care they offer NZ women, being primary care – 2 May 2014
http://www.dutchnews.nl/features/2014/05/home_births_let_the_gynaecolog/
Uncertified midwife continued to practise – 22 April 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/9966528/Uncertified-midwife-continued-to-practise
“Fear of offending women has emerged as a reason some aren’t asked to stand on the scales, despite guidelines recommending that every pregnant woman be weighed.” – 11 April 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11236091
Another of AIM’s families – 8 April 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/9914577/DHB-doctor-at-fault-for-harm-to-baby-at-birth
The resulting from the postnatal psychosis case – 26 March 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11225615
Another sad maternal death and another family left feeling empty and let down – 25 March 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11225615
Native Affairs article regarding the tragic Nathan-Tukiri deaths – aired 17 March 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RDHtqluLUY
Brain Injury Awareness Week offers hope for the future – 10 March 2014
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11216783
“Hospital overcrowding, workplace rivalries, midwife shortages and poor care for at-risk women were all highlighted…” – 17 February 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/9731734/Pregnant-women-neglect-unacceptable
Two articles related to the first day in Coroner’s Court for the Nathan-Tukiri Inquest and showing some of AIM’s role in it – 17 February 2014
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/9731678/New-mum-knew-she-would-die
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/inquest-told-pregnant-woman-s-death-fears-5839016
Teen Mum required surgery after midwifery ‘care’ from a newly graduated young midwife – 3 September 2013
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/9120526/Midwife-fails-teen-mother-report
Many of AIM’s common warning signs can be found in this tragic story – and, sadly, so many others. 19 August, 2013
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=172226&fm=psp,tsf
Hospital found responsible for severe disablement of new mother – Stuff, 21 July 2013
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8944708/Brain-damaged-mum-wins-compo-fight
Outbreak of Whooping Cough worsening in Dunedin, with levels higher than usual nationwide – Otago Daily Times, 21 July 2013
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/265458/whooping-cough-rise
Two midwives found at fault for baby’s death – NZ Herald, 8 July 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10895573
The dates are set for the Huntly Birthcare/Nathan-Tukiri case – NZ Herald, 5 July 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10894851
Resuscitation skills found to be lacking – NZ Newswire, 16 June 2013
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/17625362/staff-blamed-for-16-oxygen-starved-babies/
Midewife found to have failed in care of baby – 24 June 2013
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8835030/Midwife-fails-in-baby-care
AIM’s take on the 7th PMMRC report – 13 June 2013
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1306/S00048/births-no-safer-for-kiwi-mothers-and-babies.htm
A great start from the Finnish – BBC News, 4 June 2013
http://www.essentiahealth.org/main/termsofuse.aspx
Another independent midwife found guilty of misconduct – NZ Herald, 23 May 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10885589
“There appears to have been lost to the community an appreciation that childbirth has inherent and unpredictable risk.” ABC News, Australia -10 May 2013
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-10/misguided-mothers-homne-birth-tragedy/4681946
30th out of 34 developed world countries for the high number of maternal deaths. Leading the world with our maternity services? NZ Herald – 7 May, 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pregnancy-and-childbirth/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500859&objectid=10882149
AIM’s Letter to the Editor in response to NZCOM statement. Waikato Times – 01 May, 2013
NZCOM statement regarding the Waikato Times Article that named one of the midwives involved in the death of a mother and baby out of Huntly Birthcare – 27 April, 2013
http://www.infonews.co.nz/news.cfm?id=103741
Midwife quits after providing poor care. NZ Herald – 22 April 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10879067
Midwives least likely health professionals to be immunised against flu. NZ Herald – 24 March 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10873179
Another family let down by our midwifery-led system. NZ Herald – 18 March 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10872039
Long distance transfers for vunerable families – 13 March, 2013
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8416783/Waikato-mums-to-be-sent-to-Invercargill
More evidence of poor data collection. “The problem remains hidden, and under-reported, because of the way foetal trauma is coded in vital statistics and the lack of pregnancy status recorded in crash and injury surveillance systems.” NZ Herald – 12 March 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10870779
AIM supports families, regardless of what their needs might be – NZ Herald, 10 March, 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10870270
Two recent Waikato baby deaths to be investigated by the HDC after Coroner and ACC processes deem both preventable – Waikato Times, 5 March, 2013
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8380952/Commissioner-to-investigate-baby-deaths
Jenn on a NZ based Chinese TV, complete with subtitles, though not in English! February 28, 2013
http://www.istars.co.nz/article-84863-1.html
Huge case surrounding the “horrific” tear from Queenstown – 19, 21, 22 February, 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10866298
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/court/8334781/Charges-against-midwife-dismissed
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/queenstown-lakes/246760/mum-stunned-midwife-cleared
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8344081/Childbirth-system-not-delivering
Lowest rate of infant deaths but also the slowest rate in improvement… “Long-term trends show that the infant mortality rate has decreased more slowly in the last decade than in previous eras,” Statistics New Zealand said. One News – 19 February 2013
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/infant-death-rate-record-low-statistics-nz-reveals-5345352
HDC deem another baby death preventable – 4 February, 2013
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8261254/Hospital-and-midwives-criticised-over-baby-death
A home birth goes wrong in Australia – The Telegraph, 26 January, 2013
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9523610/Mother-brainwashed-over-home-birth-dies.html
A ‘bad call’ leads to another baby death – NZ Herald, 17 January, 2013
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10859821
Three brain injured babies in ACC’s top ten most costly cases – 2 January, 2013
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8135122/Treatment-injury-claims-cost-ACC-61m
Ever wondered what it might be like to care – and grieve – for a severely disabled child? – By Julie Keon
http://www.whatiwouldtellyou.com/
More on Paige’s UK battle for ACC – TVNZ, 6 January, 2013
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/disabled-girl-s-long-flights-acc-payments-5312915/video
The UK aims at transparency with care provider ratings – The Guardian, 29 December, 2012
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/dec/30/mothers-childbirth-care-quality-feedback?CMP=twt_gu
Two stories on another systemic maternity-related failing – NZ Herald, 19 December, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10854975
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10855225
More on the deaths of Casey and Kymani Nathan-Tukiri – Waikato Times, 15 December, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/8083416/Why-did-mum-and-baby-die
More staff recommendaed at Waikato, plus Melanie’s story – Waikato Times, 1 December, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/8021967/Remove-midwives-from-theatre-says-panel
An American blogger on ‘broken’ women – 24 November, 2012
http://thewildmidwest.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/its-ok-to-be-broken/
An Australian opinion on the where’s and how’s of childbirth
‘Natural’ vs other birth methods – UK Mail Online, 21 November, 2012
Action finally urged for Counties Manukau – NZ Herald, 15 November, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/7933263/Review-into-caesarean-births
Concern about the c-section rates, but is it warranted? – Sunday Star Times, 12 November, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/7933263/Review-into-caesarean-births
Clinical Indicator data released. See AIM’s view in the comments below article – Waikato Times, 30 October, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7879290/Birth-on-a-natural-high-in-Waikato
Yet another call for integrated care – Waikato Times, 11 Ovtober, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7800039/Midwives-let-families-down-GP
Perhaps we could learn from the UK? – BBC Nwes, 26 September, 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-19732329
Apology for errors leading to baby death – NZ Herald, 19 September, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10834930
‘Safety’ of baby in a different way – NZ Herald, 15 September, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10834156
The ‘sisterhood’ of motherhood – Opinion piece, 14 September, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/7679512/MILS-Mothers-I-d-like-to-Slap
An Australian opinion piece regarding Home Birth – 9 September, 2012
Great information regarding baby movements from RCOG in the UK
http://www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcog-corp/Your%20Baby%27s%20Movements%20in%20Pregnancy_0.pdf
A step in the right direction re bottle vs breast – Sunday Star Times, 9 September, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/7641212/Breastapo-claims-create-climbdown
System goes against Right to be Fully Informed – Waiikato Times, 4 September, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/7604776/Midwifes-failures-left-off-record
NZCOM complaint against media not upheld – Waikato Times, 30 August, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7575674/Midwives-complaint-not-upheld
Bottle feeding mothers treated diferently in hospital – 29 August, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/7567080/Bottlefeeding-mums-react-against-meal-rules
And it’s follow up in one DHB:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/7604981/All-mothers-of-sick-babies-to-be-fed
Breast is best, but bottle will do – 26th and 28th August, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7549276/They-make-you-feel-like-a-bad-mother
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/7552033/Judged-mums-defend-bottle-feeding
Another baby death in Hawkes Bay – Radio NZ, 18 August, 2012
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/113599/answers-sought-over-death-of-baby
Like so many others, this case ticks off many of our Common Warning Signs – Radio NZ, 16 August, 2012
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/113349/multiple-errors-contributed-to-baby%27s-death
Baby death in Hawkes Bay – AIM speaks about the Coroner’s report – Radio Live, August 16 2012
A brave family tells their tale of grief – Native Affairs, 1 August, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=364756900261478
Research reveals new treatments for hypoxic babies – 28 July, 2012
Information about safe sleeping not consistent – 23 July, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/7331207/Inquest-begins-into-newborns-death
Hidden loss of Unborn a national tragedy – NZ Herald, July 8th, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10818055
Christchurch plans for new primary care unit discussed – The Press, July 5th, 7th & 8th, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/7222943/Maternity-plan-sparks-concern
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/7237435/Birth-unit-to-increase-options
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/7230446/Birthing-unit-plan-prompts-concern
A birth injured child fights for ACC cover at home in the UK – NZ Herald, 27 June 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10815727
Another needlessly hurt family searching for answers – NZ Herald, 26 June 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/public-healthcare/news/article.cfm?c_id=294&objectid=10583111
Baby deaths dicussed in some detail – NZ Herald, 23 June, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10814952
Maternal suicides take the spotlight – again – but at the cost of more prevalent concerns? – 13 June, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/7097689/Call-for-action-over-maternal-suicides
Sixth PMMRC report released – June 2012
http://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/media/1759550/pmmrc_6threport_embargoed_to_5pm_weds_13_june_2012.pdf
A well-known NZ blogger recognises AIM’s vital work – 26 May, 2012
http://keepingstock.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/taking-aim.html
TV One news coverage of double tragedy – 23 May, 2012
tvnz.co.nz/national-news/double-tragedy-baby-boy-dies-after-mother-4898089
Mythical ‘Cascade of intervention’? – 14 May, 2012
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1205/S00056/no-cascade-of-intervention-in-scottish-births.htm
Another hit for women’s choice – NZ Herald, May 28th,2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10809313
AIM continues to voice concerns – NZ Herald, May 25, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10808305
AIM voices concerns, over three different news bulletins, regarding the latest Waikato maternity tragedy – Radio Live, May 24, 2012
Mother and baby both tragically lost to childbirth – Waikato Times, May 24, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/6975262/Birth-tragedy-takes-mum-and-son
AIM on Breakfast to discuss the Coroner’s findings and recommendations in the Adam Barlow case – TVNZ, May 9, 2012
http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/midwifery-care-criticised-video-4873967
An example of why AIM wants full disclosure of practitioner complaints history – NZ Herald, April 1, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10795887
More concern regarding Whanganui changes, this time from midwives – Waikato Times, April 1, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/6673664/Midwives-warn-of-reform-dangers
Nurses voice their concern at increased risk for Whanganui families – NZ Herald, March 30, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10795574
VBAC not necessarily safest – NZ Herald, March 28, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10794988
Jenn talks on Breakfast about the survey of bereaved families, instigated for the first time EVER at AIM’s suggestion – TVNZ, March 15, 2012
http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/state-our-maternity-services-video-4778203
AIM highlights dissatisfaction in Maternity Care Survey – Waikato Times, March 14, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/6571371/Mothers-find-fault-in-maternity-care
More recognition for AIM’s hard working founder and spokesperson – March 13, 2012
http://www.nzawards.org.nz/kiwi-local-hero/2012/waikato/
AIM’s first representation within a Guest Column – Waikato Times, March 13, 2012
Fewer NZ women satisfied with pregnancy care – March 11, 2012
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1203/S00052/fewer-nz-women-satisfied-with-pregnancy-care.htm
Systemic failures blamed for baby’s death – NZ Herald, 5 March, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10789981&fb_source=message
Another devastating outcome due to lack of communication and poor communication – 28 February, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/6489778/Doctor-says-sorry-over-newborns-death
Another preventably heartbroken family – NZ Herald, 21 February, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10786909
Whanganui looking likely to loose obstetric services – NZ Doctor, February 8, 2012
Midwife being investigated for stealing medication – Dominion Post, January 21, 2012
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/6291893/Midwife-admits-drug-addiction
Midwife criticised over baby death – Rotorua Daily Post, January 18, 2012
Maternity focus for award finalist
The first step is to hope the recommendations are made. The second is to hope they’re actioned. Sadly, so very many times, they are not. Wanganui Chronicle, 2 December 2011
http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/babys-death-may-spur-law-change/1195006/
Seven years have passed for this grieving family with resolution yet to come – 1 December 2011
http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/babys-tragic-death/1193670/
23 Nov 2011 “…the shift in today’s guidance, to formalise a woman’s right to choose a ceasarean, was in part justified by the change in scientific evidence about the relative risks of caesareans, which now suggests that overall the risks are similar to vaginal delivery.”
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/reality-check-with-polly-curtis/2011/nov/23/health?fb=native
Mums REALLY being listened to in the UK!!! C-Sections being allowed as a choice – 23 Nov 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15840743
Mums REALLY being listened to in New South Wales! – 20 Oct 2011
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/women-to-become-bosses-of-baby-movement-20111019-1m81e.html
West Coast without obstetric cover – October 12th, 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10758554
Mother recognised for maternity battle – 6 October 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10756890
Is there an obession with natural childbirth? And at what cost? UK Daily Mail, 4 Oct 2011
A warning for “Baby Wearers” – 20 Sept 2011
http://www.3news.co.nz/Sling-warning-after-baby-death/tabid/423/articleID/226464/Default.aspx
” …a drive to persuade Chinese women to give birth in hospitals, rather than at home, had been hugely successful.” Sept 16, 2011
Recognition for our Founding member and Spokesperson, Jenn Hooper – 11 Sept, 2011
http://www.mpa.org.nz/finalists-announced-for-the-2011-next-woman-of-the-year-awards/
AIM sees inadequacies in Referral Guidelines – August 22nd 2011
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1108/S00084/more-deaths-and-injuries-predicted.htm
Children’s Commissioner is ‘outraged’ and complains about N&S magazine mock-up cover picture but says nothing of the appauling (but true) content – 17 August 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10745578
Dutch women abandon homebirth system ‘similar’ to NZ – August 7th 2011
Jenn’s interview with Susan Wood – 30 July 2011.
Janine on Channel 9, Dunedin – July 29th 2011. NOTE: To clarify the facts, 14% of these babies died needlessly. That’s 98 parents that took home an empty carseat. A third of the 14 mothers that died were also preventable. Neither this report of any other show the needless damages and disabilities left behind each year, but a few can be found in Our Stories and also in the Charley’s Angels slideshow on the homepage.
http://www.ch9.co.nz/node/15128
July 29th 2011 – Whilst we applaud the fact that maternity is becoming more of a priority, throwing money blindly at an as yet unseen target is not the answer.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/5358864/Birth-statistics-in-Waikato-alarming
A tick for better cohesion between the different skill sets – July 2011
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/5340767/Drop-in-caesareans-a-tick-for-midwives
Jenn discussing the North & South article on Newstalk ZB – July 14th 2011
North & South answers their critics – July 2011
July 2011 – It’s disappointing that the choice of cover picture can bring on more disgust and outrage than needlessly dead and disabled babies – shame on you NZCOM.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10738247
AIM and THE article from August’s issue of North & South magazine – FULL PDF VIEWABLE HERE:
http://publicaddress.net/assets/NS0811midwivesopener-1.pdf
Got a couple of minutes to spare? Forward to 3 minutes 25 seconds for Jenn’s question to John Key – July 2011
AIMing at the top! – July 2011
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/5255946/PM-earns-comparison-with-Abe-Lincoln
A system that looks after it’s most vunerable? – May 2011
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/5051759/Luanas-tragic-tale
$54.5m to add to the $103.4m from 2009 (which is yet to materialise), yet still no full Perinatal Database – May 2011
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/politics/159076/budget-deliver-parents-and-babies
“A baby in a growing twisted body” – April 2011
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/4922954/Help-for-helpless-Kurtis
An example of our “robust and reliable accountability system”? – April 2011
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/4895805/Third-suspension-for-midwife
The Lancet page which has all the articles and commentaries from the article below. After a simple registration process, the articles are able to be accessed in full and for free.
http://www.thelancet.com/series/stillbirth
NZ’s stillbirth rate amongst the highest in the developed world. Stillbirths occur ten times more frequently than cot deaths, and that doesn’t include the damaged babies – April 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10719156
The launch of AIM – March 2011
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/4826654/Group-aims-to-make-maternity-services-safer
UN ‘staggered’ by NZ’s infant mortality rates – January 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/child-abuse/news/article.cfm?c_id=146&objectid=10700895
“…midwives’ prescribing is some of the worst and they’re the hardest to track down” – Dec 2010
The ‘Hooper’ petition – NZ Doctor, November 17,2010
“It’s a quality and safety issue” – Nov 2010
The funding for a second midwife at a homebirth is already paid out (whether they attend or not) – November 2010
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/4301071/Coroner-urges-backup-midwives
November 2010 – “NZ College of Midwives’ Nelson-Marlborough chairwoman Andrea Vincent said the college already recognised the need to have a second midwife present during a home birth. “There’s nothing new in that,” she said.” And yet, no-one ensures it happens.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/4302561/Don-t-go-it-alone-midwives-told
Jenn mets Pippa Wetzel on Breakfast TV, celebrating the Health Select Committee Recommendations – October 2010
http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/breakfast-tuesday-october-19-3840381/video
‘Invisible Babies’ Deaths Preventable – October 2010
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10680820&ref=rss
Waikato Times article regarding the latest PMMRC report on deaths of mothers and babies – October 2010
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4240111/Babies-deaths-may-be-avoidable
The latest report from the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee and makes for sobering reading. You can read the full report here:
http://www.pmmrc.health.govt.nz
Mary Casey, Christchurch Midwife – Sept 2010
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4146828/Name-suppression-lifted-on-midwife
A similar system to what we have been lobbying towards since 2009 – August 2010, Australia
Another sad case of a lack of basic care – July 2010
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3932452/Charlotte-eases-couples-pain
July 2010 – Let’s not confuse the Midwifery First Year in Practice with supervision and experience…
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3953639/Minister-looks-at-midwife-training
The story of Adam Barlow – July 2010
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/birth-tragedy-highlights-midwifery-flaws-3656912
Medication error for newborn baby – July 2010
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3880846/Newborn-given-drug-in-error
Article comparing Canterbury’s high C-section rate to Counties Manukau’s low one – July 2010
Article regarding Counties Manukau’s very high death rate for babies – March 2010
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/counties-manukau-dhb/news/article.cfm?o_id=48&objectid=10630254
“Without any experience, they are practising on people’s lives. It’s not safe.” – December 2009
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/3168973/Del
Deaths of pregnant women preventable – Dominion Post, 21 November, 2009
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/national/3084079/Deaths-of-pregnant-women-preventable
Jenn on Radio NZ soon after making our presentation to the Health Select Committee – Sept 2009
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/ckpt/2009/09/09/calls_for_urgent_review_of_maternity_system
A member of our network making her voice heard. From Channel 9, Dunedin Television:
The mother of a Dunedin child affected by Cerebral Palsy that was caused due to complications and inadequate professional treatment at birth, is calling for a review of midwifery systems in New Zealand.
http://www.ch9.co.nz/content/review-midwifery-systems-new-zealand-connected-local-story
Jenn’s article in the Waikato Times
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/2905296/Mum-fights-good-fight-over-birthing-bungles
Interesting article out of Australia
Deanna and Timothy’s tragic story, featured in the Waikato Times late August, 2009
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/2813410/Family-tragedy-must-spark-changes-mum
Dead baby’s family let go of fight – July 2009
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/dead-babys-family-let-go-of-fight/1006394/
Jenn with James Coleman, Radio Live, Tuesday June 23 2009
The founding members go to Wellington, TVNZ One News, Monday 22 June 2009, meeting with Tony Ryall, Minister of Health
http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/lobby-group-urges-review-maternity-services-2793137/video
NZ Herald Article
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10580199
Christchurch Press Article
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2525023/Mums-petition-Govt-for-review
TV3 Article
TVNZ Article
http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/call-maternity-system-inquiry-2789733
Charley’s story from 20-20, TVNZ, Thursday 16 April 2009
To watch:
To read:
http://tvnz.co.nz/20-20-news/coming-up-20-20-the-baby-business-2640313
Death of overdue baby, Midwife charged with professional misconduct – Article from March 2009
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10561754
Babies Stillborn As Signs Missed – March 2009
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/1756588
“What we should all be trying to do is making sure these things don’t happen. We all play a part in that” – Karen Guilliland, January 2009
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/163678/Blame-not-answer-in-babys-death
Baby dies after early discharge – January 2009
“NZs maternity system is an ‘unfortunate experiment’ from which the rest of the world will learn” – January 2009
http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/another-unfortunate-experiment/
…in hospital, “the chances are the baby would have been rescued” – December 2008
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/763777
Newborn suffers brain damage due to lack of feeding support- November 2008
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/735288
October 2008 – Nothing has changed that would make this article any less relevant today
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/689295/Midwife-care-in-NZ-slated
“Without proper data, assurances that everything is satisfactory are meaningless” – October 2008
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/676275/Midwife-reporting
Care given to mother and child was “deficient in several respects” – October 2008
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10537438
Maternity services ‘on low priority’ – October 2008
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10536743
Mother scalded during labour – October 2008
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/673061
“…the coroner finds issues with the system, and they just disregard it” – July 2008
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/517796
“How many tragedies are there needed before there is action, and not just another report?” asks opposition health spokesman Tony Ryall – July 2008
‘Divisions in Maternity Care’ – July 2008. Is “risk-averse” for newborn babies really a bad thing?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/524566
An example of grieving families left without adequate support – June 2008
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10516253
A Huntly midwife responsible for a baby death, and a student mw quitting – 18 October, 2007
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/28015/Midwife-censured-after-baby-stillborn-in-Huntly
Grieving mother warns of Homebirth risks – July 2007
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/34293
Another family devastated by “a multi-system failure” – March 2006
Delay leaves baby severely disabled – March 2006
Tony Ryall’s opinion when he was in opposition certainly seems to differ when he is in office… Feb 2006
http://theyworkforyou.co.nz/portfolios/health/2006/feb/16/maternity_services
“How many more babies will die before the Government realises that the current system is flawed?” – Tony Ryall, Feb 2006
Midwives’ “fear of medical intervention” led to access problems in hospitals – February 2006
Home birth deaths prompt call for midwifery review – NZ Herald, November 2005
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10353880
Kahn’s story, as told on Sunday, TV One, 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf0n6qxx7tQ
Differing accounts of cause of damaged baby after birthing pool birth – September 2003
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3523742
Tribunal rules couple can sue over baby’s death – November 2001
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=229517
Article regarding the death of a Wellington baby, NZ Herald – March 2001
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=177440
Red Flags
RED FLAGS
- Lack of monitoring
- “Normalising” the abnormal
- Lack of action/delay in getting emergency care
- Going over due date
- Failure to progress in labour
- Meconium-stained liquor (waters)
- Lengthy handover during emergency
- Inconsistent reporting and documentation
- Your concerns being ignoredClick here to read more about common warning signs
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