Woman Gives Birth in Hospital Reception After Being Sent Home in Labor
A pregnant woman was dismissed from Vila Nova de Gaia Hospital despite being in active labor. She was forced to return home and gave birth in the reception area, with the baby's head striking the floor upon delivery.
The woman, in the advanced stages of labor, was initially sent home by hospital staff. Upon returning, she delivered her baby in the hospital's reception area. The newborn's head made contact with the floor during the birth. The identity of the doctor who received the baby from the woman is not disclosed in available records.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the hospital's care and protocols. Authorities are investigating the matter to ensure such an incident does not recur.
