Carly Wesson and Carl Everson made the difficult decision to proceed with an abortion of their unborn child in 2019 under the belief that their daughter had a serious genetic condition called Patau’s syndrome. They were advised by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust that their daughter’s diagnosis indicated a grim prognosis, often leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant mortality shortly after birth. However, the couple later discovered that there had been a mistake, and their unborn baby did not have the genetic condition they were led to believe.
In situations where an abortion is warranted, it is required by law for two doctors to sign off on the procedure. Carly and Carl allege that one of the doctors involved in their case may not have been fully informed of the gravity of the situation, leading to what they consider a grave misjudgment. The police are currently investigating this case as part of a broader review of maternal care failures at the trust, although NUH asserts that both doctors had access to all pertinent information before consenting to the abortion.
The couple’s ordeal began when, following a routine screening test, they were informed that their unborn daughter was at high risk for a chromosomal abnormality. Further testing confirmed the initial suspicion of Patau’s syndrome, prompting them to make the agonizing choice to terminate the pregnancy. However, six weeks later, they received the devastating news that the second test results showed no abnormalities, leaving Carly and Carl questioning the circumstances that led to the termination.
Despite efforts to rectify the situation, including an investigation by the trust, Carly Wesson and Carl Everson remain adamant that their daughter’s life was tragically cut short due to lapses in procedural oversight. The case is now under scrutiny as part of Operation Perth, an investigation into maternal care mishaps at the trust. NUH’s chief executive, Anthony May, issued a public apology to the couple, acknowledging the failure in their care and expressing a commitment to learning from this somber incident
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