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Investigation After Mother Dies At CUMH

A medical investigation's been launched after a mother died at Cork University Maternity Hospital (C...
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

5:19 PM - 26 Mar 2019



Investigation After Mother Die...

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Investigation After Mother Dies At CUMH

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

5:19 PM - 26 Mar 2019



A medical investigation's been launched after a mother died at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH).

The mother of a newborn child was found dead on the floor of her room yesterday.

The infant was reportedly found seriously injured beside her mother - but is said to be in a serious but stable condition.

One possibility being investigated is that the woman may have become unwell, and fell out of bed while breastfeeding.

A spokesperson for the South South West Hospital Group expressed its "deepest sympathy" with fer family.

The hospital said a full medical investigation was immediately initiated, as is the case with all maternal deaths.

They added: "The priority for the hospital is the well-being of the patient's child and the wider family."



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