Mother questions hospital care after daughter dies at 19 weeks
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 09:32 · Archive
A Norfolk mother whose daughter died at 19 weeks of pregnancy is demanding answers from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital over her care.
Karah Masterson, 30, and her partner Michael, 40, lost their daughter Elora at 19 weeks of pregnancy. Elora was born weighing 50 grams. The couple had spent almost a year trying to conceive before Ms Masterson, who has polycystic ovary syndrome, became pregnant in April after taking Clomid. She had previously lost 14 stone 7 pounds in her efforts to become pregnant.
Ms Masterson now questions whether Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital missed opportunities to investigate warning signs during her high-risk pregnancy. She claims staff failed to respond adequately when she reported a dramatic reduction in her unborn daughter's movements. She also questions whether her risk of developing blood clots was correctly assessed, given her body mass index of 46 during pregnancy, her family history and her use of fertility treatment.
Ms Masterson says she wants the hospital to answer questions about whether earlier intervention could have saved her daughter's life. She describes herself and her partner as 'emotionally and physically broken' by the loss.
How it is being reported
- Mother demands answers from hospital after unborn daughter dies at 19 weeksNorfolk mother Karah Masterson questions NNUH care after daughter Elora died at 19 weeks, citing reduced movements and concerns over Clomid risk assessment.Norwich Evening News · 24 Oct, 09:00
- Mother demands answers from hospital after unborn daughter dies at 19 weeksNorfolk mother Karah Masterson questions NNUH care after daughter Elora died at 19 weeks, citing reduced movements and concerns over Clomid risk assessment.Eastern Daily Press · 24 Oct, 09:00
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