Two doctors have been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a woman died following an emergency Caesarean section.
Frances Cappuccini died at Pembury Hospital on 9 October 2012 after giving birth to her second child.
She had opted to have an elective C-section but was “reluctantly” persuaded to progress with a natural birth by healthcare professionals.
The 30 year old primary school teacher went on to need an emergency Caesarean section. She suffered a massive haemorrhage and died of a cardiac arrest after spending just hours with her new born son, Jack.
He is being raised by Mrs Cappuccini’s husband, along with their older son Luca.
After a police investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge two doctors with gross negligence manslaughter.
A charge of corporate manslaughter has also been brought against Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The Trust admits full liability.
At a pre-inquest review hearing, the family’s barrister said Mrs Cappuccini’s death could have been prevented, had she been allowed to follow her original birth plan.
A full inquest will be heard in February next year. This will explore the care provided to Mrs Cappuccini in detail, including why she was not given a blood transfusion earlier.
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