Hospital Mix‑up Leaves a Twinge of Relief for a 36‑Week Mother‑to‑Be
The week before the maternity unit’s big apology, a husband posted a heart‑wrenching story about his wife’s hospital stay, and it’s got the whole town talking. But after a few meetings with National University Hospital, the couple has clarified that the baby’s missing still might not be the hospital’s fault.
What Happened?
- Pregnancy stage: 36 weeks
- Location: National University Hospital (NUH) Emergency Department
- Wait time: Two hours in the waiting room
- Symptoms: Wife suffered heavy bleeding at home, which somewhat eased by the time she got to the ED.
Husband’s Facebook Update
In a candid Facebook note, the husband confessed:
“After talking with the hospital, we’ve realized the miscarriage probably didn’t happen right here in the ED.”
“Even though the bleeding had calmed down when we got there, it never stopped completely.”
“The nurses at NUH kept a close eye on her at regular intervals.”
He also added a touch of humility:
“I apologize for my original post. It sparked unintended speculation and hurt the staff.”
“I’m grateful for the nurses who saved my wife.”
“We’re finished talking about this case.”
Hospital’s Response
NUH earlier apologized on March 23, saying it should have monitored the patient more closely and pledged to review its emergency‑department procedures for expectant mothers. The Straits Times has reached out for comment, but the couple appears content with the resolution.
Take‑away
Sometimes, a heartfelt post opens more doors than it closes—and in this case, it helped clear up a misunderstanding, so the best part of the story is that the baby’s loss, if real, was not due to the ED’s oversight.
