A 25-year-old pregnant woman died within hours of a normal delivery at Bundi District Government Hospital after developing sudden medical complications, prompting allegations of medical negligence and a formal inquiry.
Woman Dies Shortly After Delivery
Allegations of medical negligence have surfaced following the death of a 25-year-old pregnant woman within hours of a normal delivery at Bundi District Government Hospital on Sunday morning.
The deceased, a resident of Dhanatri village, had been admitted to the hospital on Friday, according to hospital authorities.
Doctor Refutes Negligence Allegations
Principal Medical Officer Dr LN Meena refuted the allegations of negligence, stating that the medical team made efforts to revive the woman but could not save her.
Dr Meena said the woman had initially been advised a surgical delivery due to obstructed labour. However, after her family requested a normal delivery, treatment proceeded accordingly.
Woman Developed Sudden Complications After Delivery
The woman delivered her child at around 11 am. Shortly afterwards, both the mother and newborn reportedly showed signs of rapid deterioration.
Within an hour of delivery, the woman complained of severe chest pain and collapsed as her condition became critical.
Acting PMO Govind Gupta said the suspected cause of death was amniotic fluid embolism, a rare and potentially fatal medical emergency in which amniotic fluid or fetal cells enter the mother’s bloodstream, potentially causing pulmonary complications, sudden collapse and heart failure, reports PTI.
The newborn was subsequently referred to JK Lone Hospital in Kota for further treatment.
Nursing and Support Staff Transferred
Following the incident, the hospital administration immediately transferred all labour room nursing and support staff who were on duty at the time of the incident.
A formal inquiry has also been ordered to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
In addition, a mandatory maternal death audit involving three gynaecologists will be conducted to determine the exact sequence of events, according to hospital officials.
Family Alleges Medical Negligence
Following the woman’s death, her family members and villagers created a commotion on the hospital premises, alleging medical negligence.
The protesters also stopped the ambulance carrying the woman’s body to the mortuary.
Senior administrative officials and police personnel reached the hospital and attempted to pacify the family and assure them of a fair investigation.
Post-Mortem Conducted, Body Handed Over
The woman’s post-mortem examination was subsequently conducted in the presence of administrative officials.
After completion of the post-mortem, the body was handed over to the family and transported to her native village in an ambulance.
The formal inquiry and maternal death audit are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and determine whether any medical or procedural lapses occurred.
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