Home birth, chosen by some families for reasons of privacy and personal choice, carries significant risks. On Sunday, October 12th, in Borso del Grappa, a Baby She was born at home, but a few hours later she had a very serious respiratory crisis. The little girl was urgently transferred by helicopter to Ca' Foncello in Treviso, where she died, showing how even seemingly safe situations can quickly turn into tragedies.
Treviso, newborn baby suffocated after birth: she was born at home
An Baby She died a few hours after her birth, which occurred at dawn on Sunday, October 12, inside her parents' home in Borso del Grappa, in the province of Treviso. The family, which already had other children born using the same method, had consciously chose home birth, assisted by two midwives. The birth, which took place around five in the morning in the bedroom, initially seemed uncomplicated. However, around nine o'clock, the baby showed signs of severe breathing difficulty accompanied by other problems, prompting rescuers to intervene urgently.
Treviso: A newborn baby suffocated after home birth; she dies in hospital.
The parents immediately contacted 118, and after the first investigations The doctors decided to request a helicopter rescue to transfer the newborn to Ca' Foncello Hospital in Treviso. The helicopter picked up the baby from an area near Semonzo, a hamlet of Borso, where she had already been transported by staff from the Suem hospital in Crespano.
Despite being admitted to intensive care, the baby girl died a few hours after arrival The incident sparked great emotion in the local community, with the mayor present at the scene and expressing her sympathy to the family.
The Carabinieri and the Treviso Public Prosecutor's Office are evaluating the circumstances of the incident, while the midwives involved will be heard to clarify the causes of the tragedy.