Trust accepts care fell short after Maisie Brown’s death

Health · First reported 2 Nov, 06:18 · Updated 07:46

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Danielle Brown’s daughter Maisie died after Brown was discharged from hospital during a pregnancy complicated by pre-eclampsia. Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust accepted that aspects of its care fell short and apologised; the Independent also reports the trust conceded a breach of duty and that Brown and her partner received an undisclosed settlement.

In February 2023, seven months into her pregnancy, Danielle Brown was treated for pre-eclampsia and discharged after a consultant had said she should remain in hospital until giving birth.
After returning to hospital, Brown was told her daughter Maisie had died; she was sent home and told to arrange a time to give birth. She delivered Maisie two days later, after 10 hours in labour.
The trust accepted that aspects of its care fell short and apologised. The Independent reports it conceded a breach of duty and agreed to an undisclosed settlement with Brown and her partner.

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Key facts

Pregnancy: Seven months along in February 2023.
Condition: Brown was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia.
Birth: Brown gave birth to Maisie after 10 hours in labour.
Trust response: The trust accepted that aspects of care fell short and apologised.
Settlement: The Independent reports an undisclosed settlement for Brown and her partner.