The family's claim

New baby dies in Niksic maternity hospital: family claims autopsy findings indicate negligence of employees

photo: Nikšić General Hospital

A newborn baby died at the Niksic Maternity Hospital on Saturday, and the baby's parents said in a statement that the autopsy findings "indicate possible negligence on the part of the employees".

The autopsy report was sent to the basic state prosecutor's office in Niksic, which, according to the family's information, should initiate the case.

According to a statement from the family, the girl was born on the 22nd. in October, she was healthy, that she was rated with the highest score, and that the birth passed slowly, without any complications.

"On Saturday 25.10. the newborn was diagnosed with jaundice. She was taken by her mother around 6: 30 p.m. that day to the photosynthesis room where she was supposed to stay for 24 hours and never returned. According to the preliminary autopsy, death occurred around 9:10 p.m. the same day. The cause of death of the baby was reported to be asphyxiation when puking. The baby was left alone, no one was there from the hospital staff to help her, to turn her around, to tap whatever. The autopsy report has been sent to the basic state prosecutor's office, which, according to the family's information, should initiate the case,“ the statement said.

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