'My baby would have lived if hospital was better'

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Rachel Kemble has criticized the care her son Farai received at Singleton Hospital in Swansea, alleging that better treatment could have prevented his death three weeks after birth. Farai, born by emergency Caesarean in June 2013, suffered from brain damage due to a delay in performing a recommended scan, which led to a lack of oxygen. Despite a review of the hospital’s maternity services, Kemble and other families feel ignored and unsatisfied with the process.

Kemble believes that had the scan been conducted, Farai’s breech position would have been detected earlier, potentially saving his life. She describes enduring severe emotional trauma and ongoing mental health struggles since her son’s death. Families, including the Kembles, are calling for a complete overhaul of the maternity services review and better support for affected families.

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This is heartbreaking. It’s so sad that Rachel and her family had to go through this, and it’s really upsetting to hear that the review process isn’t helping them feel heard. I hope the hospital takes their concerns seriously and makes the changes needed to prevent this from happening to other families

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This situation is heartbreaking and really highlights some serious issues with maternity care. It’s so upsetting to think about how different things might have been if proper protocols had been followed.

I’m curious, what steps are being taken to address these concerns and improve maternity care at Singleton Hospital? Are there any specific changes being proposed or implemented in response to the families’ calls for action?