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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
It began as an investigation into one Gauteng midwife who was allegedly administering a dangerous drug to her patients to induce labour without their consent. The drug sped up the delivery, sending the unborn baby into distress; several newborns allegedly died in the process. But it seems she isn’t the only midwife playing recklessly with the lives of vulnerable pregnant women and their babies. Startling new evidence has revealed that some midwives at private home birthing centres are operating outside their scope of practice - possibly in the pursuit of profit. In some instances, midwives insist on delivering the baby even when it’s in distress, because sending the patient to a nearby hospital means losing money. Carte Blanche investigates.
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@carteblanchetv 4 ай бұрын

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@farhanatoerien3437 4 ай бұрын

Well done on this journalism CB Team✊🏾. It is so important to get this truth out so that parents can be empowered to make informed decisions ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 My Heart goes out to Anneka 💔💔💔

@claudiavanderriet1548 4 ай бұрын

So happy I watched this. I'm currently pregnant and was going use the second birthing center, I'll definitely stick to my Dr and go to a hospital.

@HereForCommentsOnly 4 ай бұрын

Please do, this is scary.

@amandajekwa9468 4 ай бұрын

I contacted the birthing center in 2022 ..I wanted to give birth there they said it's 15k..I was ready to pay the deposit and on my way to the bank I had a mini panic attack and turned back ..I blocked them and I gave birth at a public government hospital..I dnt regret changing my mind

@Holla-AfricaEland 4 ай бұрын

Please don't. My baby died at birth 6 months ago due to a midwifes negligence.

@JamieleeSelamodi 3 ай бұрын

I'm having a home birth next month government have traumatized me enough

@elainet4125 4 ай бұрын

Sincere condolences to the parents. RIP sweet little Angels.

@user-cr4cg9cm9r 4 ай бұрын

This is so very sad😢 I feel for these mothers and families . Thank you Carte Blanche for investigating this.

@mut3451 4 ай бұрын

Can this midwife’s be criminally charged..?

@nolizwemadinga-molefe6232 4 ай бұрын

I had a birth at a birthing centre. Was induced by the midwife using some drug that also accelerated my labour. The baby was in distress but she was forcing me to push when I was not even fully dilated. I fought her to take me to hospital and when I got there I was told I had to get an emergency C-section. If I hadn’t fought her my baby would have died. 😢

@Winterflowers1 4 ай бұрын

That's horrid😢

@cookingwithneyngema6218 4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry mommy 😢

@missn2021 4 ай бұрын

Oh no sorry you experienced this.

@nobu7628 4 ай бұрын

😢 I'm so sorry 🤍

@khumbuzilemthiyane964 4 ай бұрын

These places need to be shut down,they are truly unsafe.

@pulengphatedi8153 4 ай бұрын

South Africa has become SO UNSAFE in all spheres 😢😢 cry my beloved country

@user-fc2tn2eb5z 4 ай бұрын

Lol we always crying these days yoh

@cheezykbsa5148 4 ай бұрын

Even in spheres that we would normally deem to be safe😢

@curiousk4083 4 ай бұрын

😭😭😭😭this episode has truly shattered my heart. This hurts, such individuals must be arrested. Condolences to all families and thank you for this episode 😔

@mut3451 4 ай бұрын

Please investigate this nursing council with regard to annual fees for nurses ,

@sbongisenindwandwe 4 ай бұрын

You can trust Carte Blanche to gid,follow up and invistigate to find answers and expose the lies , Well done Team you doing a great job

@mbhalimsimang493 4 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking stories to hear😢May the widwives be held accountable for these babies deaths.And the emotional trauma on these moms and families

@KaHadebe 4 ай бұрын

The way I wanted to have a home birth but now I'm terrified!

@PumelaVila 4 ай бұрын

Trust me the hospital is the best

@no_msa4573 4 ай бұрын

This is your sign not to do it.

@JemimahD 4 ай бұрын

I had home births in Bloemfontein and East London and had a wonderful experience both times after having an awful birth in a private hospital. If you're apprehensive and can afford it, I suggest finding a midwife who is recommended and works alongside an obstetrician in private.

@okudotwana3134 4 ай бұрын

Same here😢😢

@okudotwana3134 4 ай бұрын

Same here😢😢

@karinseaman4060 4 ай бұрын

I'm in Rustenburg, and as far as I know, Bingle Birth is now closed, THANKFULLY.

@LM-he7eb 4 ай бұрын

Also waiting for an ambulance, in South Africa is a joke. I'm so sorry to the moms

@madampresident2053 4 ай бұрын

This is so painful😢😢 my condolences ladies..I can imagine the trauma you going thru. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

@maggie81180 4 ай бұрын

If they aren't allowed to administer Oxytocin, where do they get it from?

@Lungelo911 4 ай бұрын

Black market. Cytotec is also used by back door abortion places to induce abortions. It's readily available on the streets.

@helenduplessis4166 4 ай бұрын

So sad! 😞 I am so sorry!

@HBC6987 4 ай бұрын

RIP 💐 , my heart breaks 💔 I pray for healing and stenght. ❤

@lindarakobe6527 4 ай бұрын

Home births must be prohibited 🚫 period based on the facts that high death rates of babies, 2 unprofessional let alone not too qualified for emergencies that may arise during birth! Lastly birth at hospital the baby and the mother can be saved as they won't be need to be traveling incase of any kind of situation that mat arise😢

@stacey-leehattingh6957 4 ай бұрын

Many mothers and babies die in hospital too. My eldest almost died due to negligence from a nurse not checking on us nor paying any attention when i said something was wrong. My husband ran looking for help if another sister didn't come running with him we would both not have made it. The girl that was in labour next to me almost died.. actually I don't know if she made it. Machines were going off and the same nurse ignored her she had eclampsia and had fits. They had to get the baby out asap. after her husband also ran for help the nurse told her to calm down WHILE she was having fits. By the time we were released 2 days later she was still in a coma. This was at the best high risk public hospital in Cape Town. Where there are strict rules as to checking on patient. So it's not about the hospital or the midwivery you go to it's the people working there. Some are amazing some have no business doing this. Just like i cant blame the hospital for one nurse that was not in the mood to do her job that night you cant blame a whole industry for 1 or 2 bad apples

@lindarakobe6527 4 ай бұрын

@stacey-leehattingh6957 Am looking at the fact these midwives have been reported and cartblanche been airing this for so long and still these women are carrying out home births even after their licenses have been revoked, they not jail! All those babies died senseless deaths which could have been prevented, saved when they were in hospitals! Mind you these women are not doctors! I would rather risk it with hospital than home birth, as like you saying negligence of a nurse , 1 pursue and sue that's if they have the resources, money but very unfortunate for those who can't.

@LM-he7eb 4 ай бұрын

@@stacey-leehattingh6957 Likelihood

@stacey-leehattingh6957 4 ай бұрын

@@lindarakobe6527 not arguing with your stance. But remember CB has done segments on hospitals as well that had similar situations... Should those hospitals also be closed down? Proper midwives also go for extensive training. Just like the hospital staff , take action against those committing the crimes. There are amazing midwives and nurses out there we can't punish everyone we need to do something about the rogue ones... Which is hard when the counsil does nothing but then the people that work as bad in hospital also did not get much repercussions... Just saying don't through the baby out with the bath water

@Lisachanning05 4 ай бұрын

Agree 👍 💯

@zanele3374 4 ай бұрын

This was painful to watch 😢😢😢😢 Strength and love to the mothers❤

@mut3451 4 ай бұрын

How this midwife are able to access exotoxin “if according to their scope of practice ,,they are not allowed to use it .?

@discombobulousable 4 ай бұрын

You mean oxytocin

@thatrastarobz Ай бұрын

Black market

@JamieleeSelamodi 3 ай бұрын

Government hospitals should be investigated too with regards to their maternity units they cause women so much trauma during birth which is why majority of us opt for private midwives or homebirths

@elizabethkimberleygallias3215 3 ай бұрын

This is so sad because there are INCREDIBLE birthing centres and women dedicating their lives to this profession. How do women have such a lack of care for other women and their children

@liehash 4 ай бұрын

How these individuals not under the JAIL?

@fatimavanker325 4 ай бұрын

This is truly 💔

@fhatuwaniglentonnetshivhul9202 4 ай бұрын

My question is, why do people go to such places/people and not to hospitals?

@ayesha3303 4 ай бұрын

Midwives are supposed to be more efficient and more knowledgeable than doctors/nurses regarding the woman's body and baby. Unfortunately these ones are only money hungry.

@logicalconspiracist7741 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for mentioning at the end that it is certain midwives who are going against the rules totally ignoring protocols & not painting a general bad picture of the midwifery side of things ⭐

@No2HeartStoppingClotShots 4 ай бұрын

those so called midwives must be arrested!

@LA-jq2yi 4 ай бұрын

I would opt for a government hospital over a midwife anyday! Its best and safer to be at a hospital.

@user-pn7pd1pd6n 4 ай бұрын

Breaks my heart into pieces !

@ventalesmedia1966 4 ай бұрын

CB needs to be protected in all conners

@NadineLynch10 4 ай бұрын

Poor Gabriella Jooste passed away on my birthday! This midwifery must adhere to the rules! It’s disappointing

@ChantelleBotha-up6wk 4 ай бұрын

I gave birth at Kathleen and got the best service there, beter than any hospital.

@justkiddingclothingco.1499 3 ай бұрын

This is very scary. I was induced at Kathleens mother and baby clinic. Not only that but i had severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum and the one midwife working there told me to just take a walk and ill feel better. Also told me im so ill because my body isnt accepting the pregnancy. I went to a private doctor who told me my son was measuring small and i was severely dehydrated and my ketones were very high. All was ignored at Kathleens. I still gave birth there as i did not have medical aid and was desperate to avoid the government hospital during COVID. Its scary to know that this could have been my babies fate.

@chasulongwe2610 4 ай бұрын

Births whether natural or C section are risky, but why go to a birthing centre if they is no Doctor on stand by like in Hospitals ? Why leave things to chance. I delivered in a hospital and when the baby was getting distressed, a Doctor was called immediately! Been in a facility with a Doctor in the immediate vacinity is always safer

@sanktaKoroleva 2 ай бұрын

With midwifery, you are supposed to have a doctor on standby. Usually we work closely with gynecologists at the hospital closest to us, and the patient is also sent for evaluation at the chosen gynie (Usually twice) before giving birth at home.

@lehlohonolobanda1998 3 ай бұрын

this is painful to watch...

@Dlezinye 4 ай бұрын

As a parent, I struggled to watch this. So much incompetence and greed in the birth process. Its extremely saddening. 😢

@mrsamb-beautyisshe 4 ай бұрын

How do this midwives get hold of this drugs

@NonhleDollarbully 4 ай бұрын

Is it cheaper to get a midwife or use that same cash for a private hospital? Does anyone know ?

@fikova9270 4 ай бұрын

Midwives are cheaper than private hospitals. A decent service from a registered midwife can cost roughly 15k. In private its about 25k upwards. Aftercare and routine immunizations after birth is also costly with some sessions costing anywhere between R 500 to R2000. In all honesty a State hospital works out better money-wise.

@NonhleDollarbully 4 ай бұрын

@@fikova9270 interesting, thank you 🥰

@Holla-AfricaEland 4 ай бұрын

I keep seeing this every where, more often. The thing is, what if there's an emergency? C-secttion, whatever. A mid-wife can not help you. My baby died at birth 6 months ago, due to this reason. I'm pregnant again, thank Jesus Christ. I wish I could warn every pregnant women against mid-wives. Our government hospitals are excellent at maternity. I dispies midwifes

@harrivithi8109 4 ай бұрын

The lack of oversight is beyond infuriating and despicable!

@sanelisophiri8252 4 ай бұрын

People don’t do research before embarking upon life risking tasks?😮 honestly I’d rather go to a government facility because their birthing units are safer.

@ngwzi5229 4 ай бұрын

Go to hospital

@bonolomofahla 3 ай бұрын

So sad 😢

@0togtr811 Күн бұрын

What I dont understand is these stories of shady birth centres and so on is not new its there has been many that warned people but to be mothers still use them instead of a hospital, i just dont understand how are birth centres better then a hospital with real doctors and equipment to deal with any situation. If people stop using these places they will soon not be any birth centres open and everyone would be happier. Stop home birth or whatever its meant to be and use a hospital. I hope those mothers are in a better space now.

@AM-od6uu 4 ай бұрын

How do they come into possession of induction meds in the first place?

@Blosoomlicous 4 ай бұрын

It's important to note that any induction drugs are for speeding up labour. They even tell them what medicine they were giving them😢😢

@rheablek2515 4 ай бұрын

This is all so evil ☹️ I can’t believe there are businesses that operate like thia

@o.c2231 4 ай бұрын

Be strong ladies, your little angels are up there with the big man, safe☝️Always remember, u may not get the justice you deserve(failed justice system) but what goes around, comes around😊Those money hungry monsters will pay one way or the other, oneday💪

@OblateMasilani 4 ай бұрын

Why is she not in jail? I’m no specialist but there’s gross negligence here

@davidmitchkilanie9085 4 ай бұрын

😢😭

@Beex848 3 ай бұрын

Im not sure why someone would choose a home birth. Thee amount of complication that can occur before, during and after birth can fill up a book.... its such a bad idea im not sure why any health practitioner ciuld even suggest it.

@annatjiekruger77 4 ай бұрын

What is the average fee the midwives charge for a home birth? That is important when you make a video about home births.

@thatrastarobz Ай бұрын

about 15k

@kellyalexander7347 4 ай бұрын

South Africa becoming such a scary country

@selinamaatjie3098 4 ай бұрын

With Kethleen it's all about money, she always pushed for "did you pay?". We lost our R15k over nothing. She did not call for an ambulance but told my husband and I to drive to Joburg Gen after administering these pills with my water having broken for hours.

@molebogenghlangoze3571 4 ай бұрын

This is not a lie🤞ended up going to a gynae because of the treatment there

@thabangmakgatouncensored2023 4 ай бұрын

But even a private hospital dr did the same to me do they can take me to c section

@mariamcachalia9359 4 ай бұрын

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

@welilejaysonmakhanya925 4 ай бұрын

Take ur chances in the hospital it's far better equipped to help the thise homes that are money driven.

@williejacobs1120 4 ай бұрын

me and my wife also used Kathleens services worst decision ever!

@tshepotsheps4754 4 ай бұрын

Service providers are so cruel gambling with a human soul bcs of money

@LM-he7eb 4 ай бұрын

My niece had an infection & a midwife adviced her to just drink "slow mag". She miscarried.

@caitlinsunpath9563 4 ай бұрын

Slow mag is magnesium

@LM-he7eb 4 ай бұрын

@@caitlinsunpath9563 Does it help with infections?

@chanteniqueroberts1 3 ай бұрын

No, it helps with aching bones and to sleep better. I drank it through my whole pregnancy

@kellyalexander7347 4 ай бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@tmh4024 4 ай бұрын

Ladies you look so classy😀

@Jacques668 4 ай бұрын

In my opinion the parents should be held accountable. They don’t have the funds to give birth in the hospital, they use the excuse that the mid wife is better than hospital. But common sense will get you far in life. Obviously the mid wife doesn’t have the knowledge or equipment compared to the hospital.

@omegafumba 3 ай бұрын

That's a bit insensitive. Mothers and babies die in hospitals all the time. The point here is for all practitioners to ensure that they follow rules. There are many successful births from homebirth.

@sanktaKoroleva 2 ай бұрын

Midwives study years to be able to practice. They are incredibly well trained. In South Africa they train first as nurses and then specialize as midwives. I practice in Netherlands, and 70%+ of our women birth at home without complications. Homebirth is also recommended by our government. Homebirths are safe, but nothing is safe when people are only after money and don't stick to their scope.

@kateturner1849 4 ай бұрын

Terrible story. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope these people will be punished.

@idiotinspector 4 ай бұрын

Can women please get over this natural waterbirth, natural oils and crystals nonsense, go to a hospital

@nolizwemadinga-molefe6232 4 ай бұрын

Hospitals are not the utopia they seem. They too have their own issues. What we need are honest medical professionals, whether at a birthing centre or hospital.

@idiotinspector 4 ай бұрын

@@nolizwemadinga-molefe6232 - I am making the assumption if you can afford a midwife you can afford private hospitals. Private hospitals drops the risk of defective birth significantly. However I concede, if you are dependent on public hospitals your's and your baby's health is majorly at risk. If only people can bear the state of public health in mind when casting their ballot.