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A baby girl who died at just two days old would have survived if her mother had been given a caesarean section sooner, a hospital trust has admitted.A baby girl who died at just two days old would have survived if her mother had been given a caesarean section sooner, a hospital trust has admitted.
Delilah Hubbard died on 9 March in the neonatal unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary.Delilah Hubbard died on 9 March in the neonatal unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
University of Leicester NHS Trust has admitted making a series of mistakes that led to her death. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has admitted making a series of mistakes that led to her death.
Delilah's mother, Clara Bassford, said it was "heartbreaking" to discover the death was preventable.Delilah's mother, Clara Bassford, said it was "heartbreaking" to discover the death was preventable.
Ms Bassford, 25, of Coalville, Leicestershire, had been classed as having a high-risk pregnancy because her two previous children were born prematurely.Ms Bassford, 25, of Coalville, Leicestershire, had been classed as having a high-risk pregnancy because her two previous children were born prematurely.
She also suffers from ulcerative colitis, which can lead to complications during pregnancy.She also suffers from ulcerative colitis, which can lead to complications during pregnancy.
On 6 March, she had visited Leicester General Hospital for routine monitoring, but whilst there her waters broke and she was admitted to the ward and kept in overnight for monitoring.On 6 March, she had visited Leicester General Hospital for routine monitoring, but whilst there her waters broke and she was admitted to the ward and kept in overnight for monitoring.
The next morning she noticed she had a small bleed and that Delilah was not moving.The next morning she noticed she had a small bleed and that Delilah was not moving.
Ms Bassford informed the midwives but she had to wait some time before they examined her.Ms Bassford informed the midwives but she had to wait some time before they examined her.
Delilah's heart rate was not properly recorded for a further hour and 40 minutes, because a heart monitor was not positioned correctly.Delilah's heart rate was not properly recorded for a further hour and 40 minutes, because a heart monitor was not positioned correctly.
Once the monitor was adjusted, it became apparent Delilah's heart rate was unusually high with periods when it dropped very low, meaning she was in distress.Once the monitor was adjusted, it became apparent Delilah's heart rate was unusually high with periods when it dropped very low, meaning she was in distress.
It was then a number of hours before Delilah was delivered. She was then transferred to Leicester Royal Infirmary, but died two days later.It was then a number of hours before Delilah was delivered. She was then transferred to Leicester Royal Infirmary, but died two days later.
Joan Morrissey, midwifery matron at University of Leicester NHS Trust, said: "In light of the mistakes that were made in the way Delilah's birth was managed we know that an apology can never undo what happened.Joan Morrissey, midwifery matron at University of Leicester NHS Trust, said: "In light of the mistakes that were made in the way Delilah's birth was managed we know that an apology can never undo what happened.
"Nevertheless, we are deeply sorry for the mistakes that were made.""Nevertheless, we are deeply sorry for the mistakes that were made."
The trust also admitted Delilah would have survived if Ms Bassford had been given a caesarean section sooner.The trust also admitted Delilah would have survived if Ms Bassford had been given a caesarean section sooner.
However, the trust said it was likely that she would have suffered significant permanent disabilities.However, the trust said it was likely that she would have suffered significant permanent disabilities.
Ms Bassford said: "I am still trying to come to terms with losing my little girl and to now find out that there were a number of failings by the staff caring for me and Delilah and that this could have been prevented is heartbreaking.Ms Bassford said: "I am still trying to come to terms with losing my little girl and to now find out that there were a number of failings by the staff caring for me and Delilah and that this could have been prevented is heartbreaking.
"I feel that there were several points when action should have been taken to ensure the safety of both Delilah and me. They did not seem to be concerned by the dips in Delilah's heartbeat and there did not seem to be any urgency in taking me down for a caesarean section.""I feel that there were several points when action should have been taken to ensure the safety of both Delilah and me. They did not seem to be concerned by the dips in Delilah's heartbeat and there did not seem to be any urgency in taking me down for a caesarean section."
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