Emotional Reunion: Midwife Meets Woman She Saved from Infanticide in Heartrending Return to Her Birthplace

Katihar, India — Emotions surged as Siro Devi, a midwife in this small Indian town, embraced Monica Thatte tearfully during a poignant reunion. Monica, now in her late 20s, was one of the infants Siro helped save in the 1990s from an almost certain death, a grim custom that pressured local midwives into taking the lives of newborn girls. Traditionally, rural Indian midwives were coerced by families to commit these horrific acts to avoid the …

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Delayed Justice on Horizon: Former Midwife Yolande Maritz to Face Court for Birth Tragedies in Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa – Next month, former midwife Yolande Maritz is slated to appear in court, facing serious allegations of causing multiple infant deaths and disabilities during childbirth. Maritz, who has been stripped of her midwifery license, finds herself at the center of a legal battle that has stirred deep concern across the community. This prosecution, according to AfriForum’s private prosecution unit, has been a long-time coming as they have pushed for legal proceedings amidst …

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Disgraced Midwife to Face Trial: Allegations of Causing Infant Deaths and Disabilities Lead to Long-awaited Court Case

Pretoria, South Africa — Next month, a former midwife, Yolande Maritz, whose license has been revoked, will be brought before a court to face allegations of professional mismanagement linked to injury and the death of a newborn. Maritz stands accused of prejudice against pregnant patients through her unprofessional conduct including careless prescription of harmful medication. Reports from law enforcement note that Maritz has received official charges of assault, following serious complications suffered by her patients. …

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Delicensed Midwife to Stand Trial: Allegations of Causing Birth Complications Emerge

Pretoria, South Africa — Yolande Maritz, a former midwife from Pretoria, is set to be prosecuted next month on assault charges following allegations that her actions during deliveries caused several deaths and disabilities. This case brings attention to the importance of medical professionalism and oversight within maternity care. Maritz, who was stripped of her midwifery license, allegedly administered medications to pregnant women, leading to complications during childbirth. The charges were brought after families affected by …

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Midwife Sarah Kankiewicz Facing License Revocation After Multiple Complaints and Deaths

PHOENIX, Arizona – State health officials are currently in discussions with midwife Sarah Kankiewicz regarding the potential revocation of her license after multiple complaints and tragic deaths following home births under her care. The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a notice of intent to revoke Kankiewicz’s license earlier this year, prompting a settlement conference on Wednesday to address the matter. Several complaints and incidents have raised concerns about Kankiewicz’s practices, including a case in …

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