@sacramentourbanmedia916: A major investigation into maternity care in the U.K. is gaining momentum after deeply emotional testimony presented in court on Wednesday, March 25. Kimberley Newark, 31, recounted how her severe medical emergency was dismissed by hospital staff as minor gas pain—an error that would ultimately lead to the death of her newborn daughter, Olivia. During proceedings at Woodvale Coroner’s Court, troubling details emerged about the care Newark received at Princess Royal Hospital in West Sussex. In September 2024, while 34 weeks pregnant, she arrived at the hospital in extreme distress, describing intense and unusual pain. Despite the seriousness of her symptoms, staff treated her for stomach cramps with medication and advised her partner, Yann Trupiano, to return the next day. Shortly after he left, Newark collapsed. Doctors later discovered she had suffered a ruptured splenic artery, causing severe internal bleeding estimated at around 14 liters. She was rushed into emergency surgery and placed in a medically induced coma. Although Newark survived, the delay in diagnosis had devastating consequences. Her daughter, Olivia Trupiano, was delivered via emergency cesarean section on September 14, 2024, but had already suffered significant oxygen deprivation, resulting in a serious brain injury known as hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy. She passed away just five days later. Reflecting on the ordeal, Newark told the court she knew something was seriously wrong when she sought help. Instead, she said, her concerns were dismissed, and her worsening condition went unrecognized until it was too late. The case has drawn attention to broader concerns surrounding maternity care within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. According to legal representatives, Newark and her partner are among multiple families raising questions about patient safety and treatment standards across several facilities operated by the Trust. They claim that warning signs were overlooked and that Newark’s condition was not taken seriously despite clear symptoms of distress. In response, the Trust has expressed deep regret over the incident, stating that internal reviews have already taken place. Still, for the family, the priority is accountability and ensuring meaningful changes are made. Newark emphasized in court that she hopes speaking out will help prevent similar tragedies, calling for greater transparency and improvements in care. The inquest into Olivia’s death is set to continue on October 5, 2026.#fyp #viral

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