HEALTH:Doctors cut baby’s skull during emergency Caesarean section

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A hospital has apologised after a baby died when doctors accidentally cut into his skull during a Caesarean section .
Carson Allen died three hours after his birth on July 3 , 2013 when doctors made a two - inch deep cut into his scalp and skull , causing him to haemorrhage .
His mother, Claire Smith , 41 , has now had an undisclosed settlement and an apology from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The trust said the care Miss Smith received during pregnancy was not up to standard .
Head of service for obstetrics and gynaecology , Dr . Lucy Kean , said: “We reiterate the trust ’s condolences to the family on the death of their son Carson , and apologise for the shortfalls in our care , mindful that no words or amount of money can undo the harm and distress the family have experienced as a result of this case . ”
In October 2011 , she had a gynaecological procedure known to cause complications, and pregnancy should have been avoided afterwards .
The trust has accepted Miss Smith was not properly advised of the risks .
An inquest heard there were several missed opportunities to access a full medical history or even check Miss Smith ’ s medical records properly .
Miss Smith , of Top Valley , Nottingham , said : “ I found the inquest very difficult and have spent the past four years thinking this was my fault .
“ I thought the cut on Carson ’ s head was because of the procedure I had in 2011 – it wasn’ t until the result of the post - mortem that I found out it was caused by a scalpel .
“ As if losing my baby wasn’ t enough, I have been put through hell fighting for the reassurance that I could not have prevented my baby son ’ s death . ”
Miss Smith described her care as “ absolutely horrendous ” and “ unacceptable . ”
She added : “ During my C- section, the doctor cut my baby ’ s head so deeply that he died .
“ I am a good mum and the chance to be a mum to Carson was taken away from me .
“ It has been the worst experience of my life and I doubt my family will ever get over our loss . ”
(Yahoo News UK )

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