Court negotiates tragic case: midwife accused after home birth

Court negotiates tragic case: midwife accused after home birth

The center of a sensational process is a midwife from Vienna, which is charged with grossly negligent killing. The case revolves around the tragic death of the little girl Charlotte, which only died five days after a planned home birth in September 2023. The public prosecutor accuses the midwife, Margarete W., to have not acted according to the necessary guidelines. Supposedly there was a birth arrest during the birth, and she only brought the mother to the hospital with a significant delay when the baby's heart tones were alarming, as the krone reported.

Charlotte could have been almost one and a half years old today. The midwife was apparently aware of the risks, since the hospital had previously advised against the home birth after the mother needed a planned caesarean section at the first birth. The midwife stated that according to the midwife law, such births are not strictly prohibited, but also defended itself with the fact that many hospitals generally advise against home births. The public prosecutor, on the other hand, stated that the necessary medical measures were not met, especially in view of the history of the pregnant women, reports legal situation and supporter

Another aspect of the negotiation is the support of the mother, who stands on the side of the midwife and was called up as a witness. It describes the first birth as very traumatic, which influenced her decision for a home birth. Your lawyer notes that the legal regulation for home births after a caesarean section is unclear and emphasizes that a possible verdict could have far -reaching consequences. The medical experts who are interviewed during the process should also be crucial to clarify whether the midwife has actually violated legal guidelines.