1 /5 K. Elise: Iāve finally found the strength to share my experience, though itās incredibly painful. My daughter died due to medical negligence at this ER. I went in a few days before my due date, experiencing unusual symptomsāloss of feeling in my arms, blurred and spotty vision, and a severe, debilitating headache. I was given medication that caused me to seize, and despite being there for nearly 10 hours, only 30 minutes was spent checking on my baby. Shortly after, my daughter died in labor from what was deemed āunknown causes,ā but she was in distress. Iām convinced that the inadequate care I received contributed to her fetal distress.
I voiced my concerns, but I was met with dismissive and inadequate care. 1) A female attending physician, who wasnāt even sure if the medication she prescribed was safe during pregnancy, repeatedly attempted to insert an IV, stabbing me three times. 2) No one took the time to listen to my concerns or provide reassurance. I was told it was a ābusy day at the hospital,ā but that didnāt excuse the lack of attention I received.
They ran only one NST on my daughter and dismissed any further concerns, assuring me she was fine. But she wasnāt fine. The negligence I experienced has left me with unimaginable grief. Iāll never get my daughter back, and the emotional toll of this loss is something Iāll carry for the rest of my life.