{
  "id": 10383691,
  "title": "Inquest hears Qld mum felt 'dismissed' by doctors after asking for C-section",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/inquest-hears-qld-mum-felt-dismissed-by-doctors-after-asking-for-c",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T06:40:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/inquest-into-alby-spreadborough-death-begins/107202822"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A coronial inquest is examining the cause of death of newborn Alby Spreadborough, who passed away at Emerald Hospital in February 2023. The inquiry heard that Ms. Spreadborough, Alby's mother, experienced a rare medical condition called Bandl's ring, which constricted the uterus and restricted the baby's exit from the birth canal. Despite asking for a caesarean section during an extremely painful labour, doctors initially encouraged her to continue with a vaginal birth for an additional hour. Ms. Spreadborough felt pressured to proceed with the vaginal birth, even though she firmly requested a caesarean section later. Upon realizing something had gone wrong during the caesarean operation, she observed doctors attempting to revive her baby. Both Ms. Spreadborough and her husband expressed that they were unaware of any discussions about abnormalities in the baby's scans. The inquest will investigate whether a caesarean section should have been performed earlier and if it would have changed the outcome for Alby.",
  "summary": "A coronial inquest into the death of newborn Alby Spreadborough has heard from his parents and doctor.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alby Spreadborough died at Emerald Hospital in February 2023.",
    "Mother Ms. Spreadborough asked for caesarean section during labour.",
    "Inquest examines if earlier C-section could have changed outcome."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The mother's concerns about her delivery being dismissed by doctors raises questions about whether her and her baby's outcomes might have been different if her requests for a C-section had been taken more seriously.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}