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Couple Says Doctor Decapitated Newborn During Birth
A recent lawsuit filed by Arteisha Betts and Travis Ammonette says a doctor went to grotesque lengths to cover up the accidental death of their newborn son in the delivery room. The lawsuit claims that the doctor pulled too hard on the infant’s head during delivery, causing the head to detach from the body. To cover up the mistake, they say he then forced the baby back inside Betts and ordered an emergency cesarean section, or C-section. Prior Warnings At an earlier appointment, a physician told the couple that due to the baby’s size, Betts would likely need to give birth via C-section. When it came time to deliver, however, Dr. Gilbert Webb of St. John’s Mercy Medical Center would only perform a C-section after attempting a vaginal birth. He also allegedly would not allow the couple to leave and go to another hospital. Reluctantly, the couple agreed. Birth Gone…
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