Pregnant woman admitted with labour pain to Coimbatore UPHC dies
A 26-year-old pregnant woman died at a Coimbatore health center after experiencing sudden complications during labor. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, while the family has alleged medical negligence due to the doctor's absence.
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Highlights critical gaps in maternal healthcare infrastructure and the ongoing debate regarding emergency medical response times.
A 26-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) at Telungupalayam with labour pain on Thursday died in the early hours of Friday (October 9).
The deceased, Shanthi, was expecting her second child. She had returned from Madurai 10 days ago and was staying at her mother’s house in Coimbatore. She had delivered her first child at CMCH five years ago.
Shanthi had undergone a check-up at the health centre on October 5. Her expected date of delivery was October 21, said Vidya, the doctor associated with the facility.
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