baby death

4-month-old baby dies on boating trip during 120-degree heat over Fourth of July weekend

I am utterly appalled and disgusted by the news of a 4-month-old baby tragically dying on a boating trip during Fourth of July weekend in 120-degree heat. My heart aches for that innocent child who never got a chance at life due to the negligent actions of her parents. It is unfathomable to me how anyone could prioritize partying and leisure activities over the safety and well-being of their own child.

The fact that these parents had the audacity to set up a GoFundMe page to profit off of their own child’s death is beyond comprehension. It is sickening to think that they could ask for financial support from others when their actions directly led to the loss of their precious baby girl.… Continue reading

Man jailed for life after breaking baby son’s neck in Leicester

I am deeply disturbed and shaken to my core after reading the horrific news about a man who was jailed for life after breaking his baby son’s neck in Leicester. It is truly unimaginable and heartbreaking to think about the pain and suffering that poor little baby, Ollie, endured in his short life. The fact that he lived for 8 days in agony with 40 bone fractures, including a fractured skull and 23 rib fractures, is beyond comprehension.

When I look at the face of that innocent baby, it brings tears to my eyes. How could anyone be capable of inflicting such unspeakable cruelty on a defenseless child?… Continue reading

Mom who left toddler at home for 10 days while on holiday pleads guilty to murder

The unimaginable horror of a mother leaving her 16-month-old baby alone for 10 days while she enjoyed a holiday is something that will haunt anyone who reads about it. The sheer callousness and lack of regard for that precious child’s life is beyond comprehension. Where is the logic? What was the plan? How could someone even conceive of such an atrocity?

The moment Candelario returned home to find her toddler unresponsive, the nightmare of what that innocent child must have endured during those days of neglect comes crashing down with full force. The fear, the hunger, the confusion, the helplessness – it’s a scenario that should never have even been a fleeting thought in a parent’s mind, let alone a reality.… Continue reading

Baby’s death ruled a homicide after suffering broken neck during delivery at Georgia hospital | CNN

When I read the headline of this article, my heart sank. The death of a baby is always a tragic event, but to learn that it was ruled a homicide after suffering a broken neck during delivery is just unimaginable. My deepest sympathies go out to this grieving family.

As an obstetrician, I know firsthand how difficult and stressful it is to manage a case of shoulder dystocia. I’ve witnessed the panic and urgency that arises when a baby’s shoulders and chest become stuck during delivery. It’s a life-threatening emergency for both the mother and the child. The need to act quickly and decisively is paramount.… Continue reading