Lawsuit Claims Baby Was Decapitated During Delivery at Mercy
A lawsuit naming two Creve Coeur doctors and OBGYN practices in connection with a delivery at Mercy St. Louis Hospital was filed in late September. The hospital is not a party in the suit.
OUTSIDE ST. LOUIS, MO -- According to a 10-count complaint filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court, a local couple claims that doctors involved with the delivery of their baby coerced them into a vaginal delivery against their wishes and then hid the fact that their baby had been decapitated during the delivery process.
Arteisha Betts and Travis Ammonette, of Florissant, are suing Midwest Maternal & Fetal Medicine Services, LLC, Signature Medical Group Inc., both in Creve Coeur, as well as Dr. Gilbert Webb and Dr. Susan D. Moore.
The suit does not list Mercy Hospital St. Louis, where the March 2011 event took place, as a defendant.
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According to the complaint, filed in late September, Betts and Ammonette believed after a February 2011 appointment with Moore "that the method by which their baby would need to be safely delivered was by Cesarean section."
That was because of the baby's "increased and/or accelerated abdominal circumference." But when Betts went into labor March 22, 2011, at Mercy, the complaint indicates Webb "would not agree" to the Cesarean and "would only agree to deliver her baby by way of attempted trial of vaginal delivery."
"Believing that she had no other choice than to agree to a trial of vaginal delivery, plaintiff Arteisha Betts consented to a trial of vaginal delivery under duress and protest," according to the complaint.
The baby's head delivered in the first stage of the birth process, but in the second stage, the complaint said the baby's abdomen was stuck in the birth canal.
In the process of trying to dislodge the the baby's abdomen, the complaint alleges that "Webb separated decedent Kaden Travis Ammonette's head from his cervical spine."
The complaint states that Webb "pushed decedent's head and body back into plaintiff Arteisha Betts' birth canal," and called for an emergency C-section. In a process that the complaint says began before Betts received anesthsia, Webb is said to have "surgically and completely removed" the baby's head from his neck and torso.
According to the complaint, Webb "intentionally concealed" the baby's neck wounds afterward before the baby was presented to the plaintiffs. The complaint does not indicate how the injuries were concealed.
The suit seeks an unspecified amount to cover pregnancy expenses, in addition to funeral expenses, personal injury and wrongful death damages.
According to online profiles, both Webb and Moore are affiliated with Midwest Maternal & Fetal Medicine Services, LLC.
Update Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Patch has been in touch the Midwest Maternal's parent company, Mednax, and late Tuesday afternoon, a company spokeswoman said the firm would not comment on pending litigation.
Monday night, an attorney for Signature Medical Group said the company had not been served with the suit yet and was unaware of the allegations involved. The attorney said he did not expect to comment on pending litigation.
An attorney representing Webb and Moore declined comment when reached Monday by Patch.
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Kitty Softpaw
10:21 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
There are no words.
Cuz I Care
12:51 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Oh God, help this family.
To the parents and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Bree
1:35 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
there's so much NOT in this story. I just can't believe that a doctor would severe the head of a child as it was emerging from the womb. I don't see the logic or even the illogic of that action. even if the vaginal birth was a total failure, severing the head?? and how do you HIDE the fact that the head was removed? none of this makes sense.
Kevin Taylor
3:12 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
It was most likely an internal decapitation. The brain was basically pulled from the brain stem
Darwinian
5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
OMG! some people are so ignorant they need things s p e l l e d out!! The skin was not detached!!! The spinal cord was!!! therfore you can not see it to the eye!!! Go learn anatomy!!
Kyea Yage Menippeah
10:22 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Darwinian: You need to calm down and red with comprehension doll. It states, and I quote: : .. . In a process that the complaint says began before Betts received anesthesia, Webb is said to have "surgically and completely removed" the baby's head from his neck and torso ... According to the complaint, Webb "intentionally concealed" the baby's neck wounds afterward before the baby was presented to the plaintiffs." In the article,it implies that the child has it's head most like yanked an pulled cause brain stem damage but then they use the words "surgically and completely remove" and also the word concealed neck wounds" which tells us that it was indeed visible and a WOUND outside the body .I think you might want to study word meanings and semantics.
Gregg Palermo
12:29 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
We've added a copy of the complaint in the PDF section of this story.
Sandra Welch
5:35 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
copied and pasted from the above statement: Webb is said to have "surgically and completely removed" the baby's head from his neck and torso.
vicki
5:56 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
horrible- an Episiotomy wouldn't have helped? The worst is the concealment-I hope the MD'S involved pay dearly
Jessica
2:16 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
They had attempted a stage 4 episiotomy, per the petition...clearly, as per the first doctor's recommendation, a c-section would have prevented this tragedy.
Mzladysmiling
6:13 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
how horrific....
and if the drs refused to accept responsibility....
in the very least the family needs to sue just to
bring public awareness to the incompetence of
these people.....
God Bless this family, and the soul of their child...
may the Grace of the Lord bring you some peace....
notdeadyet
6:55 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
I hope the parents give the "doctor" (for lack of a better word) everythuing he has coming to him. I used to work with profoundly developmentally & physically challenged babies and children in an institutional setting. I have seen plenty of children who were full term healthy babies in utero....UNTIL some "doctor" or "nurse" did something stupid and/or dangerous during the birthing process and, because of their errant actions, those children were robbed of a normal healthy life. I have seen far too many cases like that. And children aren't the only casualties. Oftentimes the parents end up divorcing over the added stress of not only having a child with greater needs, but also having to deal with courts and lawyers. I have actually seen parents who blamed themselves for "trusting" their doctors in the first place instead of listening to their own intuitions. Imagine that?! Parents blaming themselves for the doctor's callous stupidity!
fit4ufor3rd
7:37 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
wow, simply, wow.
Mark
9:35 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The people leaving horrible comments about the doctors involved are the reason healthcare is so expensive. We do not know the full story here, so we cannot say that the doctors were at fault. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? The worst part about this situation is that the ignorant readers commenting that the doctors should "pay dearly" are the very people who will be placed on this jury and condemn the doctors without even looking at the evidence. It is sad that this child is dead, but the doctors likely did everything in their power to have a good outcome.
Judy
12:51 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Given the fact that the doctor was delivering the baby, who else would be at fault? This doctor should pay dearly and probably well, both monetarily and with the status of his practice. I wonder what you tune you'd be singing if this was your baby? My heart goes out to this heartbroken family. I really don't know how someone recovers from something like this.
RLV
1:50 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Well if that's the reason healthcare is so expensive then why is the cost of medical malpractice insurance outrageous??? You can't bite the apple twice!
Cassandra
9:15 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Even if it was necessary considering the circumstances...why conceal it? If this were the only way things could have gone, and the doctor did nothing wrong, why hide it? Do you not agree that the baby may have had a better chance of life if it had been delivered by c-section? I'm willing to bet it would still at least have it's head!
OB5252
7:47 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Mark definitely has a point. Many times when cases against obstetricians initially come to the surface, the media jumps all over the incident, and the physicians are usually the ones who look to be at fault. I have been practicing obstetrics for many years and there are several things which could have happened with this case.....the baby could have had a renal anomaly incompatible with life, leading the OB to be less likely to want to put the mother through C/S if the baby would no survive birth irregardless. The baby could have passed away prior to delivery, in which case the baby becomes VERY difficult to deliver, and unfortunately this is a situation when decapitations do happen occasionally.....i HIGHLY doubt the OB really thought he could "hide" a decapitation from a family by wrapping gauze around the neck....more likely the OR nurses and/or the physician attempted to make such a difficult delivery less traumatic for the family...this is often the case in fetal deaths during labor, as the baby will often be dressed in clothing, hats, etc, for the family. Before everyone makes accusations about the physician, please await further details.
Jessica
8:54 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
OB5252
First of all "irregardless" is not a word that is used by an educated person in print, so I'm finding it difficult to believe that you are in fact an OB.. Secondly, I did agree that with the "renal problems" as stated, it was likely that the infant may not have survived, but the fact remains, that this newborn,or new to be born infant was decapitated. Yes, let a judge and jury have at this one, but at no point should the family not grieve, or should the Patch be berated for reporting this case. It has been reported for exactly what is it.... a "claim". As a medical professional, I find this entire case disturbing, but altogether possible, as I have personally experienced the arrogance of doctors, especially when patients "tell them what to do", or "how to do their jobs". Babies die, yes this is true, but this is one of the most unfortunate, mostly preventable, gruesome traumas that any parent should ever have to experience. I look forward to following this one, to see the outcome, but I'd bet, dollars to doughnuts, that they will settle out of court, and we will never know the "truth". I wish nothing but for the family to have justice and peace, and the doctor to be investigated fully. Something went horrifically awry, and if there is any truth to the claimants petition, their shall be reparations.
Gone too soon
9:46 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
We are praying for the family! God is holding one of his children very close-to soon!!!!! We are so sorry!..... May God be with you during this very difficult time! We are praying for justice and for the family to find peace. Your baby Kaden is watching over you and loves you!! Seek JUSTICE ,but remember there will be a moment before God for the doctors!!!!!!!!!!!!! The punishment they receive will be nothing like what God has for them! Don't give any entertainment to any negative comments. Keep your head up, let the sun shine on your face & seek justice!!!
Brittany
11:12 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012
God also knows that no human being is perfect and mistakes happen. Horrible comment on your part,
ryngirl
10:27 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
so sad, and my condolences to the famly, but yea drs do make tragic mistakes....my mother-in law was told by doctors at a visit her baby was dead, her beleiving and trusting the dr..she waited several days to go see another dr. as they lived in mex on other side of the border..when she finally went,,baby was not dead and had suffered oxygen loss to the brain was born with C Palsy (not sure of spelling) and now as an adult is total 100 percent handicapped and can do nothing for himself or speak clearly... some doctors have no business beng doctors
ryngirl
10:27 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
so sad, and my condolences to the famly, but yea drs do make tragic mistakes....my mother-in law was told by doctors at a visit her baby was dead, her beleiving and trusting the dr..she waited several days to go see another dr. as they lived in mex on other side of the border..when she finally went,,baby was not dead and had suffered oxygen loss to the brain was born with C Palsy (not sure of spelling) and now as an adult is total 100 percent handicapped and can do nothing for himself or speak clearly... some doctors have no business beng doctors
wes
10:56 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
wow that is horrific----I would have been arreted for beating the crap out of that doctor if he servived-----theres no excuse for that to happen-----hope they win the law suit even though the money wont get rid of the pain from that experience
Grace Standish
11:10 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Have a friend whose daughter-in-law nearly died and suffered several years of serious illness when a Minneapolis-area hospital neglected to remove the placenta, after her child was born! When she returned to the same hospital, they gave her Mylanta, and told her to go home! When she got up off of the exam table, there wwere blood clots lying there...
At that point she should have "run fast, run far" to another hospital, because this one gave her an antibiotic that nearly killed her.
When she finally DID go to a different hospital, she told a pregnant nurse of her ordeal. The nurse responded that nurses won't have their babies at the hospital in question, because they are know for carelessness, such as neglecting to remove the placenta!
Darlene
11:17 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
More on the story of this poor family's heartache.
http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/10/02/50841.htm
Goddess
11:41 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The arrogance of some doctors in this country. They get a doctorate and suddenly they know everything. My most heartfelt sympathies to this family.
Patrick .
11:42 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
This is unbelievable and incredibly sad. Dr Webb just delivered our baby through emergency c-section just a few weeks ago and was did an amazing job pre and post surgery, such a nice guy too. My heart goes out to the family that had to go through this and also Dr. Webb who now has to live with this, this story sucks
G
12:10 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
GOD even though I do not know this family I ask you to please watch over all of them and keep them very close to your heart and help them every day.To the angle they lost please watch over your mommy and daddy and let them know you are around them spritual. God bless you always
SandraLee
2:26 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
I work in labor and delivery and find it hard to believe a baby's abdomen would get stuck even if it was enlarged, secondly, 28 week babies do not get stuck in the birth canal, and lastly, i find it hard to believe that none of the nurses would be an advocate for the patient and "allow" this to happen. There is a lot more to this story!
Jessica
11:59 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
This family paid money for in vitro fertilization, anxiously awaited the arrival of their new baby, and some doctor bullies them into doing the opposite of what they had already been told would be done? This is just sick and wrong. I pray for justice and peace for this family. Read the full story in the courthouse news..here
http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/10/02/50841.htm
Mother of 2
9:40 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
I am so sorry for this family. The loss of a child must be so painful. But I have to say, I am AGHAST that the Creve Coeur Patch would publish a plaintiff's petition without any knowledge of what actually happened. Don't you know that a plaintiff's petition can allege ANYTHING without any basis in fact???!!! Has the Creve Coeur patch reviewed the medical records? interviewed witnesses? Do they know this story to be true? This kind of reporting is truly reckless. Let us let the judicial process play out. If these doctors did anything wrong, they WILL PAY FOR IT, I am sure. But let them be judged by a jury of their peers, privy to the facts of the case. NOT the court of public opinion.
Jessica
2:13 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Petitions are public record, and the Patch, is one of MANY sources reporting this story, as the details are horrific. They do present this as a "lawsuit that claims"......therefore as reporters, they report what is before them.....at no time did they not follow ethics of reporting. They reported the petition for lawsuit, and if you take the time to read the petition, which they include in PDF file at the bottom right of the article, there was obviously a lot of fact finding done, including dates, and results of tests along the course of the pregnancy. You may find this wrong, because of the magnitude of the case however, news-media posts lawsuit petitions daily. For you to be AGHAST as you put it, shows that you obviously know very little about how news-media works. It is not the duty of the Patch to review medical records, they are reporting what is presented, and if you read further, the doctors involved "declined to comment". It will be tried, in court, just as every other case that we as the public "follow". Casey Anthony, OJ SImpson, Sandusky, James Holmes, ad nausea.........they have ALL been reported on PRIOR to trial, as "accusations". Maybe you should attempt to censor and control the news, that would make our society a MUCH better place.
Baffled
10:09 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wow.
Brittany
9:56 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Dr. Webb and Dr. Moore both took care of me through out my pregnancy and Dr. Webb delivered my baby by Emergency C section on April 26 of this year. He did a great job and I could never see him doing anything like this. This is a horrible story and I pray that this is not what really happened.
L
10:11 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Frightening. This obviously is just an accusation and definitely not the whole story. Sad and terrible things happen in obstetrics at no fault of the mother or doctor and they are both effected by it, just in different ways. For all that are furious that he is accused of concealing it, what would your reaction be? Freaking out and yelling? Show her what happened while she is still in labor? Or maybe think for a few minutes to figure out how to gently tell her what happened? Scary and sad. And terrible that so many of you want to shout in all caps and make them pay!!
Ashley
10:48 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Before all comments are made against Webb more facts need to be presented, Webb delivered my son by emergency csection. Webb does not take chances and I'm sorry if I was originally told csec and another doc wanted to do vaginally I would speak up and say no your doing csec. And I wouldn't wait almost two yrs to file suit. But Webb is a great doctor and I will go to him again for my next child he doesn't take chances. It is sad what happened but Webb is great and I stand behind him all the way.
Jessica
2:02 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
It wasnt 2 years, it was ONE, and for that matter, can take that long to gather the needed proof to justify a claim in the first place. The claim does state that the family DID speak up, and even requested transfer to another facility, which was denied. He may be an excellent doctor, who made a very bad decision.
Jessica
2:03 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
And odd, that you are the 2nd poster who had "emergency c-sections" by this doctor......
Gregg Palermo
11:01 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012
The information in this story reflects what is in the initial court filing. It is a matter of public record. You can be sure that we will be following this story as it develops. As a fuller picture of what happened is brought to light, we'll report on it.
Jessica
1:59 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
This is reported entirely appropriately...as a "claim"....which it has been, as "filed in" St. Louis County court. Read the petition. If ANY of this happened, regardless of "blame" it is horrific. Clearly the plaintiffs are not medical professionals, and the records have been subpoenaed. Every visit documented, and the results of each visit documented, right down to the size, gestational age,and potential problematic vaginal delivery. It does claim that the parents requested c-section, at the time of delivery, as per the first doctor's recommendation, which was denied. It also states that consents were not obtained. I'd be pretty sure that a lawyer is not drafting a complaint based solely on what the family said, after a year, but that information was gathered from medical records. The ultimate decision will be that of judge and (hopefully) jury, and justice shall be served. Yes, mistakes are made, and doctors are human, and with kidney problems, who knows if this child would have survived either way, but again, to lose a baby in this manner is just incomprehensible.
Jennifer
2:54 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
I, too, was a patient of Dr. Webb's three years ago like some earlier posted and have a very, very difficult time believing these accusations. I wholeheartedly feel terrible for the family and the loss they have suffered, but the doctor they are referring to in this petition does not reflect the physician who took great care of me and my twins for three months while I was in pre-term labor. When it was time for my c-secion (no worries, Jessica this wasn't an emergency c-section, so no conspiracy here), Dr. Webb presented the options of vaginal vs. c-section. After a thorough conversation, WE determined the safest and best course of action was the latter. He performed the surgery and both of my boys are alive and well today because of his efforts. Due to my four week stay in the hospital, I was under the care of all four of the practicing physicians, and while they may not have agreed with each others' decisions (I wouldn't know this, just assuming), they did comply. Dr. Webb was jokingly referred to by the other doctors as the most reserved of the group. Both Dr. Moore and Dr. Webb were amazing caregivers at that time. I truly hope that the issue is resolved and that all of the facts will be released at some point, but until then, I will hold my judgement.
monique
12:19 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012
It is Great that Your babies are alive and well, and I am also glad you didnt have to see your sons blood shoot across the delivery room floor (and yes that did happen, look up other articles) but not all births go the same way. Do you really think the court system would allow these filings if there were no basis or truth to it. What would this couple have to gain from lying about this matter. Their baby is dead. I am a nurse and when any situation such as a birth, code situation ect. takes place we must record the minutes, everything that happened, as it happened for legal reasons......such as this! The lawyer probably filed based on a copy of those minutes from her medical chart. He's guilty as sin, and i hope he pays dearly. Doctors need to stop playing god and do whats safe in the first place!
Jessica
4:29 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
I believe that there is a lot of information that is missing here. The petition is solely that of the petitioners. I just mourn with the family, at a horrible, horrible accident, and hopefully, for all involved, justice will prevail.
And Bless you and your twins!!
Jessica
10:02 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
AND not unprecedented....
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20111006/NEWS01/310060055/Jury-awards-nearly-1-4-million-mother-baby-decapitation-case
David Huss
12:16 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012
Totally different situation and it is intellectually dishonest to equate that incident to this one. The fetus in the article you posted was at 21 weeks, there was a 0% chance that it could survive outside the womb. The mother suffered a spontaneous abortion that occurred despite the doctors doing everything they could do to prevent the fetus' expulsion (including the use of a cerclage). Had they removed the cerclage, as apparently the lawyers think they should have, they would have signed the fetus' death warrant. The removal of the cerclage would have induced labor with a 0% chance of the fetus surviving at 21 weeks. The only way that fetus could have lived was if it stayed in the mother for another 3 weeks and the only way that could have happened was if the cerclage remained in place.
Jessica
1:05 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012
Both fetuses were premature, and there was discrepancy between the gestational age, and the "size" per the petition filed. For you to say that there was a zero percent chance of the fetus surviving at 21 weeks is quite short sighted, as currently, the youngest known age of a surviving fetus is 22 weeks 6 days. For you to stay that the ONLY way that fetus could have lived would be to remain inside the mother for another 3 weeks is quite inaccurate. But thank you for the attempted education.
Jessica
7:52 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012
"But Bilotta testified that while he initially attempted to deliver the baby with the string still in, he removed it. And he told jurors it would be "physically impossible" to deliver the child through the string"
@David Huss..doctors ATTEMPTED delivery without removing the cerclage...and admitted he made a mistake...read the article, understand the article, then comment on it.....
Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/10/06/20111006kentucky-doctor-sued-decapitated-baby-delivery.html#ixzz29BP7cVEP
Jessica
1:11 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012
Actually, I stand corrected, there have been babies born before 22 weeks that have survived.....
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/04/21/youngest-surviving-premature-baby-leaves-hospital/
http://preemies.about.com/od/preemiehealthproblems/a/Premature-Baby-Survival.htm
http://www.preemiesurvival.org/info/index.html
FTS2
10:22 am on Sunday, October 14, 2012
I find it extremely hard to believe that the doctor would have surgically removed the baby's head after dislocating it during the attempted vaginal delivery. What medical purpose would that serve other than to be gruesome and cruel to the parents? I think some absurdly false claims are being made.
Jessica
4:41 am on Monday, October 15, 2012
If the head was stuck in the birth canal, then it would have to be separated to remove it. Yes,it is gruesome, and I'd be pretty certain that the medical records have been received by the attorneys...and if you read the previous case noted, the same thing was done. It happens. Mistakes happen,and if that was the only way to get the baby extracted, it happens. Medical records are generally subpoenaed, and I would be pretty certain that a years worth of research was done PRIOR to a suit being filed. Very unfortunate, but hardly "absurdly false claims". If you look up case law you will see that events, just as gory and horrific have occurred, including removing limbs when the the patient was scheduled for simple surgeries, operating on incorrect limbs, it's scary and horrible, but happens, if even infrequently, that is too often for me. The proof will be in the outcome of the case...either during a trial, or a settlement. I highly doubt such a horrific claim would be made without merit. That would border on slander and libel. The only defense to both would be the truth, and I doubt highly that a lawyer would allow a client to perjure themselves. Clearly in the Louisville case, the same thing happened, and the claimants prevailed, with the doctor acknowledging his "error", therefore, by preponderance of the evidence, the claim was deemed valid. Read the PDF petition. This isn't just "someone said". It documents very specific times, dates, and involved parties and actions taken.
dakota
7:25 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Well I'm really nobody but I read pretty much everything that everyone has said and all the reports to this sad story and I think its very sad. But there's deffinatly info missing. There is. Why did the child have a overly large abdomen at 28 weeks? What was wrong with him? I mean there's more to the story
Jessica
5:18 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
@dakota.....It is documented that the child had kidney problems, hence the overly large abdomen. Read the petition...it will answer some of your questions.
dakota
7:28 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
What do you think happened Jessica? You think it was 100% mistake by the drs? Just wondering? It is sad I have a 9month old daughter and I would be tore up if that happened but I don't think this is all that happened.
Jessica
5:24 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
What I think happened was a misjudgement on the part of the delivering physician. Read the court filing. I am not "rushing to judgement". Clearly something went awry. I am not basing my comments on the news article. I read the petitioners claim, and it is graphic and horrific. I do believe that the details as described are pretty concise, therefore hardly "made up". Accidents happen, errors occur, and clearly SOMETHING went horribly wrong with this delivery, AFTER the parents were told that they would need, and requested a c-section. Read the petition, then comment.
dakota
7:31 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
And iv seen sum pretty crooked lawyer's in this country. That would take any case for a dime. Look at people on trial for murder, you know there guilty and yet they still have representation . But I could be completely wrong. Just thought I would chime in
Jessica
5:26 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
LOL Really? Everyone is entitled to representation, even murderers! Most are handed a public defender, being paid for by you and i (the state). Please do a little homework before you "chime in".
Jen
10:29 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Dr Webb took care of me throughout my two pregnancies and he is an amazing doctor. He is a perinatologist who takes care of high risk pregnancies so that says a lot about this situation. I doubt the file said that they were to perform a c-section if the baby was born 12 weeks early, usually it says that about a c-section in a file assuming the baby makes it to full term. Dr. Webb is known as being the most conservative doctor in the practice and he makes sure that he educates all of his patients and discusses what is going on with the baby and what to expect in the coming days and weeks. I have several friends who go or have gone to him in the past and every single one has felt like they got the best treatment possible. Having a high risk pregnancy is a very scary thing-I've had two, and it is exactly what it says-lots of risks-there are quite a few patients in dr. Webbs group that deal with fetal disorders and some of those babies just won't make it.
This whole situation is terrible. The poor parents. I just can't imagine. I can guarantee Dr. Webb is distraught, too. I have never met a doctor who truly enjoys what he does so much and cares so deeply for his patients. He would never hurt anyone intentionally and no matter what truly happened in this situation I believe he did his best to care for the patients.
I am anxiously awaiting his reply to this complaint.
dakota
4:05 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Public defender or not I really don't care, I wanted to here your side Jessica but you apparently are very snobby and do not care about other peoples comments, or thoughts, glad your not my wife lol have a great day. Oh btw I agree with everyone but you since you to play the everyone s wrong but you card haha nice person you are jeez.
dakota
4:13 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Oh and like I said so a public defender, is still a lawyer and has no problem making a dime wether its from you me or the states, thus you don't make any dam sense "Jessica". But I forgot I gotta go do. Some home work befor I "chime in" lol take your little attitude on somewhere where people like to be wrong all the time. Sorry lady. Not really.
dakota
4:15 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Go dr.Webb
LaCailla Williams
3:55 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
OB5252 if at all possible that your are in OB..can you please give me more insight to on the correct procedure in this incident. I am a student and we are performing a mock trial of this case. And anyone else that has information I would greatly appreciate it.
Vanesssa
2:25 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Why don't you ask "Jessica"? She seems to be the self proclaimed authority on this case. Apparently the most self-designated, qualified medical, legal and ethical opinion as well.
Gregg Palermo
10:35 am on Monday, November 26, 2012
We had an update on this story right before the holiday, wanted to make sure all of you who have followed this case: http://patch.com/A-zJqK
Samantha
5:31 am on Friday, December 7, 2012
I pray that this family and the docs. I have to say though my on delivered my baby girl at 29 week vaginally she was 4 pounds 3 oz she was very small I noticed during the delivery seem like she was stuck and I felt him pulling and tugging on her I told him to please don't do that just please let her come on her on I was scared that he would pull her head off he was pulling so hard he got mad at me and was going to walk out of the room when he proceeded to deliver her my sister snapped a pic and you can see how he had her neck anyway she is now a beautiful, happy, and healthy 7 year old. Doctors should be a little more careful some seem not to care though as long as they get paid to deliver a baby quickly.
My heart goes out to the family.
Jane Kimbel
8:17 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wow that doc must be pretty strong to pull the head of a baby!!!! What a bunch of crap!!! Where is the other side to this story!