Amanda
Sheppard died while undergoing an elective caesarean on Monday
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| Amanda Sheppard |
She died in the theatre from what is believed to be
an embolism
Their daughter, Willa, survived.
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| AMANDA'S Baby: Willa |
Amanda Sheppard died while giving
birth at a central Queensland hospital that is already under investigation
following the death of a baby and the injury of three others last year.
The coroner is
investigating the death of the woman during an elective caesarean at Rockhampton
Base Hospital after being booked in for her first birth on Monday.
According to the
news, Friend Teagan Jacqueline Govaars, who has set up a fundraising account
for the family, said the couple had been filled with happiness and excitement
to meet their first child until everything took a turn for the worst.
Central Queensland
Health Service chief executive Len Richards said a preliminary review had not
indicated any deficiencies in treatment, but he would not confirm any specifics
of the case.
The Central
Queensland Hospital and Health Service has ordered an independent review to try
to prevent such events occurring again.
Queensland Health Minister
Cameron Dick said mothers could be assured the Rockhampton Base Hospital was
providing appropriate care. He said the Government would listen to any findings
from the inquest or recommendations from the independent review. According to
him, the coroner will make recommendations and if there are any recommendations
they will look at that."
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