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6 days ago
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Newborn died within hours after doctor used ‘vacuum-assisted' delivery method, his ‘permanently wounded' parents claim
A newborn suffered a 'short life and prolonged death' – within hours of his birth – after a Texas doctor attempted a vacuum-assisted delivery, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed May 29 against the doctor, unnamed nurses, Kessler Women's Healthcare and the Methodist Dallas Medical Center, claims they were negligent in trying to deliver the child vaginally in April 2024, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. According to the suit, the boy, who was named Prime, died of internal brain bleeding caused by his delivery method, but may have lived if the doctor had performed a Cesarean section earlier, instead of attempting to deliver him via vacuum-assisted delivery. The baby's parents, both teachers, headed to the hospital on April 4, 2024, when the 32-year-old mother's water broke, according to the lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the doctor the family had been seeing was not the one to deliver the baby. While preparing to give birth, Prime's heart rate became abnormal and his mom was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a dangerous complication characterized by high blood pressure. She also had a 102.9 fever, according to the filing. These risk factors, in addition to the baby's large head size and weight, meant the mother would likely have to receive a Cesarean section, the lawsuit claims. However, instead of delivering the baby via C-section, the doctor decided to try vacuum-assisted delivery for a vaginal birth. The process involves using a suction-cup device that attaches to the baby's head to try and help the child down the birth canal, according to the lawsuit. The doctor on call tried to deliver Prime four times, but the suction popped off twice, the family said. The father 'recounted the very 'loud sound' produced by the pop-offs and noted that the force was so significant that it caused (the doctor) to push the chair backwards in the delivery room, suggesting that (she) exerted considerable force during the pulls,' the lawsuit says. Once the newborn was delivered, he was taken to the neonatal intensive care unit. When the mom saw what her son's neck looked like post-birth, 'she wanted to burst into tears,' the filing claims. Prime 'suffered' for 24 hours before he died, according to the filing, which described those hours as a 'short life and prolonged death.' The lawsuit claims the OB-GYN told the family their baby died from an E. coli infection he caught during labor. However, the doctor who conducted the autopsy found his real cause of death was brain hemorrhages from failed vacuum-assisted delivery. 'Permanently wounded, the couple for days, weeks and months have broken down and cried, often uncontrollably,' the lawsuit says. 'Prime's loss has haunted them with nightmares, sleeplessness and intrusive thoughts. Daily life was permanently altered for both, though, they will try to move forward.' Another doctor who was conducting an independent review told the parents Prime may have been born 'healthy and whole' had a C-section been performed sooner, according to the filing. The lawsuit blames the doctor and nurses for not recognizing the baby's distress during labor and taking the appropriate steps sooner. The family also claims in the suit that the doctor never told them of the risks of vacuum-assisted delivery. The couple is seeking damages, claiming negligence, lack of informed consent and their son's wrongful death, according to the report. Methodist Health System said in a statement that it has a 'longstanding policy of not commenting on pending litigation.' The doctor involved told The Dallas Morning News that she couldn't comment on specific patients, but said, 'I will simply say that I am committed to providing the highest quality medical care possible to my patients.'
The Independent
16-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Newborn died within hours after doctor used ‘vacuum-assisted' delivery method, his ‘permanently wounded' parents claim
A newborn suffered a 'short life and prolonged death ' – within hours of his birth – after a Texas doctor attempted a vacuum-assisted delivery, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed May 29 against the doctor, unnamed nurses, Kessler Women's Healthcare and the Methodist Dallas Medical Center, claims they were negligent in trying to deliver the child vaginally in April 2024, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. According to the suit, the boy, who was named Prime, died of internal brain bleeding caused by his delivery method, but may have lived if the doctor had performed a Cesarean section earlier, instead of attempting to deliver him via vacuum-assisted delivery. The baby's parents, both teachers, headed to the hospital on April 4, 2024, when the 32-year-old mother's water broke, according to the lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the doctor the family had been seeing was not the one to deliver the baby. While preparing to give birth, Prime's heart rate became abnormal and his mom was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a dangerous complication characterized by high blood pressure. She also had a 102.9 fever, according to the filing. These risk factors, in addition to the baby's large head size and weight, meant the mother would likely have to receive a Cesarean section, the lawsuit claims. However, instead of delivering the baby via C-section, the doctor decided to try vacuum-assisted delivery for a vaginal birth. The process involves using a suction-cup device that attaches to the baby's head to try and help the child down the birth canal, according to the lawsuit. The doctor on call tried to deliver Prime four times, but the suction popped off twice, the family said. The father 'recounted the very 'loud sound' produced by the pop-offs and noted that the force was so significant that it caused (the doctor) to push the chair backwards in the delivery room, suggesting that (she) exerted considerable force during the pulls,' the lawsuit says. Once the newborn was delivered, he was taken to the neonatal intensive care unit. When the mom saw what her son's neck looked like post-birth, 'she wanted to burst into tears,' the filing claims. Prime 'suffered' for 24 hours before he died, according to the filing, which described those hours as a 'short life and prolonged death.' The lawsuit claims the OB-GYN told the family their baby died from an E. coli infection he caught during labor. However, the doctor who conducted the autopsy found his real cause of death was brain hemorrhages from failed vacuum-assisted delivery. 'Permanently wounded, the couple for days, weeks and months have broken down and cried, often uncontrollably,' the lawsuit says. 'Prime's loss has haunted them with nightmares, sleeplessness and intrusive thoughts. Daily life was permanently altered for both, though, they will try to move forward.' Another doctor who was conducting an independent review told the parents Prime may have been born 'healthy and whole' had a C-section been performed sooner, according to the filing. The lawsuit blames the doctor and nurses for not recognizing the baby's distress during labor and taking the appropriate steps sooner. The family also claims in the suit that the doctor never told them of the risks of vacuum-assisted delivery. The couple is seeking damages, claiming negligence, lack of informed consent and their son's wrongful death, according to the report. Methodist Health System said in a statement that it has a 'longstanding policy of not commenting on pending litigation.' The doctor involved told The Dallas Morning News that she couldn't comment on specific patients, but said, 'I will simply say that I am committed to providing the highest quality medical care possible to my patients.'
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates 48th commencement ceremony
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – It was a day to remember at the end of a strenuous academic journey for some medical students. Three Rivers Avian Center and Moonstruck Maple holding joint open house A total of 209 students walked across the stage at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine' 48th commencement ceremony. 185 of those graduates matriculated with a degree in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or a D.O. The other 24 graduates received their Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. This is the first WVSOM class to receive this masters degree through the school. These grads hail from all over the country, like Utah native Jason Mitton. '[Graduation Day] is always a day you are kind of fighting for hoping that you will get to, but to actually be here feels kind of surreal. So [I am] just excited and grateful to be here really, and grateful that WVSOM gave me the opportunity,' said Mitton. Mitton worked rotations at Beckley ARH and Raleigh General Hospital, where he found himself drawn more to the field of anesthesiology. The next step for those graduating with a D.O. is their residency. Mitton will be continuing his training at UPMC Lititz in Pennsylvania. Hira Cheema, another graduate, will be continuing her training at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. 'Being in Lewisburg, West Virginia was amazing. Everybody was very welcoming. Everybody was very nice. The community is very friendly. It was my first time in West Virginia. I am from Oklahoma, but it felt like home [in WV], and I will miss it. Everybody at the school – faculty, the friends that I made, everybody was very supportive and very helpful,' said Cheema. Cheema said she hopes to move back to Oklahoma to be a physician after she finishes up at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. WVSOM President Dr. Jim Nemitz was thrilled for his 37th commencement ceremony with the school. He left one final message to the graduates. Congress honors WWII's All-Black, All-female battalion with Gold Medal 'We are so very proud of each and every one of you go out there and do good,' said Dr. Nemitz. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
