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Pinhal Novo Clinic Facing Sanctions After Baby Born in Waiting Room

A baby's birth in the clinic's waiting room sparks allegations of undignified treatment and prenatal care negligence. Authorities have stepped in, imposing sanctions and increased oversight.

In this image I can see a baby is lying on the floor, this baby wore t-shirt, short.
In this image I can see a baby is lying on the floor, this baby wore t-shirt, short.

Pinhal Novo Clinic Facing Sanctions After Baby Born in Waiting Room

Pinhal Novo Clinic faces serious allegations following a recent incident where a baby was born in the clinic's waiting room, with the mother describing undignified treatment. The clinic director has denied any negligence, but authorities have investigated and imposed sanctions due to irregularities.

The mother's account paints a distressing picture of her undignified experience, with the baby being born in the waiting room. The clinic director, however, maintains that the staff acted promptly and professionally.

The incident has raised concerns about the clinic's prenatal care. The mother alleges that the clinic failed to detect serious malformations in the fetus, potentially leading to the rushed birth. Furthermore, there are claims that the clinic ignored the risk of Down syndrome, despite it being detectable through ultrasound.

Authorities, including the Portuguese Health Regulatory Authority (ASAE) and local health inspection bodies, have taken these allegations seriously. Their investigations have uncovered irregularities, leading to sanctions such as fines and mandated operational improvements. Increased oversight has been implemented to ensure the clinic complies with health regulations.

The Pinhal Novo Clinic continues to operate under scrutiny following the birth incident and allegations of negligence in prenatal care. While the clinic director denies any wrongdoing, authorities have taken action based on their findings. The baby's head injury, if any, remains unconfirmed by the clinic director.

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