Childbirth deaths

Olympian dies following complications during childbirth

Olympian dies following complications during childbirth

US Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie died following complications in childbirth, her agent has confirmed. Bowie won gold in the 4x100m relay at the Rio Olympics in 2016, as well as silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m. She sadly passed away at her home in Florida at the age of 32 in May. […]

3 years ago

2 new mothers die of Herpes infection contracted during cesarean sections

2 new mothers die of Herpes infection contracted during cesarean sections

The women were both treated by the same surgeon. Two hospitals in the United Kingdom are being investigated after two new mothers both died of Herpes infections contracted after they had undergone surgery. The families were told there was no connection between the deaths but have now called for an inquest after discovering that both […]

5 years ago