my sister had a baby today and she died?

Question

my sister was 2 weeks over due and during labour her ba bies heart suddenly stopped beating ,she was being monitered but it was to late,my sister was rushed in for a caeserian but she was still born,how could this of happened the hospital are saying its something that can happen,i dont understand it,ive spoken to the doctor,and they are going to investigate it.
does any one have an idea what could of gone wrong when the hospital wont give us any answers,my sister is sedated now,but its heart breaking when she wakes up she is going to ask for her baby

Answer 1

I had a full term still birth last year I was 37.5 weeks with my daughter. I went to the hospital and she had a heart beat I told them she was not moving for about 10+ hours they found the heartbeat so they really didn't pay alot of attention they took me off the monitor to switch my room they put me back on the monitor a few min. late my daughter was gone. It was the worst thing that could have ever happned. When she was born her cord was wrapped around her legs 4 times. If the would have kept me on the monitor they would have seen her heart beat drop but that does not mean they could have saved her. It was more than likely some kind of cord issue that's what it is about 95% of the time with still births past 35 weeks. I had to go through 12 hours of labor after my daughter was already confirmed dead. And I was so out of it after the meds they gave me wore off I was asking for my baby because I did not remeber that what happened. I had to plan a funeral and take down the nursery it was the worst pain and there was no feeling better. I am almost 5 months with a little boy and I have not even gone through the baby things I have now I cry all the time though I'm happy to br preg. I know for me it has not stopped hurting it just hurts less. I will pray for your sister I know she has a long road ahead of her. I did sue (and won) the hospital because they did not make sure I was stable before they moved me. I'm sure with your sister they saw the baby's heartbeat dropping and did not act in time. Some babies go into distress from labor and also from being carried past 40 weeks the placenta is weakened by that point. I think while the doc.'s do everything they can they sometimes over look things and act when it's uaually too late.

Answer 2

So sorry about ur family's loss.
But these things can & do happen. All depending on; if her water broke long b4 the baby was taken out, the cord might of wraped to tight around the baby's neck to choke him/her, the cord having a knot in it, preventing blood to flow properly, etc.
All you can do at the moment is wait for the doc's results as to what happened, if u feel in ur heart that, thats not the truth or u need more explanation u should have someone look into it.
As far as ur sister, what more can u do but offer a shoulder to lean & cry on, once again sorry for ur loss.

Answer 3

Could be a few things the placenta could have deteriorated because of her being so far overdue. Most hospitals do not allow you to go over a week due to possible problems. Another issue could be that the baby did not have enough amniotic fluid once agian to being overdue (not sure if this would have the same results you sister expierenced though). It sounds like it may be the docotrs fault for waiting so long athlough I have heard of others waiting that long also. Like I stated most states do not let you go past 8 days and many prefer even less then that.
No matter what is will be a hard time for every one involved and you , your sister, and your family will be in my prayers

Answer 4

That is so horrible, i have instantly stopped feeling sorry for myself today. Perhaps an undiagnosed heart condition, sometimes babies can survive with this in the womb but then the stress of being born is too much so they pass away. You will get the answers from the hospital, i am just guessing. My heart goes out to your family, especially your sister x

Answer 5

I a'm so sorry to hear this for your sister and your family'
obviosly this could happen to anybody but your sister may have been in a lot of disstress durin pregnancy and that would make the baby in disstress aswell.This is not a good sign for the baby.
i have a baby who is 1 year's old now but when i was in labour my baby's heart beat was dropping aswell so they had to rush me down for a c-secton aswell but thank God my baby hung on and luckily servived.
i wish the best for your sister'you and all your family as this is anybody's worse nightmare.
you need to be telling your sister that her baby is in a better place now and give her all the love and attention with in the next few week's.... good luck for now and the near future and look after your self xxx
Karys xxxx

Answer 6

I am so sorry! Perhaps it was just one of those things. I know my doctor let me go two weeks overdue too and then I needed a caesarian but nothing bad happened. Unfortunately, hospitals
w ill lie through their teeth if anything goes wrong and you will never get the truth. That is why they make you sign all those forms. Your job right now is just to be there for your sister when she wakes up and in the days ahead.

Answer 7

my cousin died at a few weeks old because of cot death. i hate this kind of thing. there is no explanation to it. it sucks. im so sorry for your loss. i can only say it gets easier with time. i ahve tears running down my cheeks. i read this question and the answers and i think of my cousin. she was so perfect. the hospital are right though. these things just happen and we can't stop them. they are some good people out there though that can help you thorugh it. your sister will be distraught but it gets easier. my aunty went on to have a little boy and a little girl. they are both as perfect as her first baby but she still thinks of her. so do i. it was my first cousin. the best thing you can do is be there for her. love her. care for her. help her. she needs you. im so sorry and i wish you all the luck in the world but these things just happen. im so sorry. im crying now! good luck hun and all the luck to your sister too. please let us know how shes getting on. i care very much and in a way a know how she will feel and how you will feel. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Answer 8

It happens, and its a very hard thing to get over. You never really get over it but you learn how to move on. Be there for her. She will need alot of support.

Anything could have gone wrong. After the heasrt stopped there was no way to get the baby out in time. The baby was brain dead by the time they got her preped. Im sure Sometimes things happen that there is no blame. If you feel they were to blame go talk to someone.

Answer 9

Well, we can't really give you any accurate answers at this point. They will do genetic testing and a autopsy (if requested).

I lost my son late in pregnancy in November. She will be crushed and it will take a very long time to get over this.

I suggest you pick up the book "empty cradle- broken heart- surviving the death of your baby" for her. It's very comforting.

The hospital usually has a contract with a funeral company and they often offer free cremation services. You are welcome to bury the child in a cemetary with a service, or keep it more personal. Nothing is "right" or "wrong" in this instance.

Just be there for her and understand that children and mothers do still die during childbirth- there is no way to completely prevent this from happening.

Answer 10

Two weeks over due....I would be going after her doctor because she should not have been allowed to go that long over due. When babies get to the point where they are too big or running out of room in the womb they pose a serious chance of laying on the umbilical cord and cutting of oxygen supply.