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@ArthurAustin-i3b8 ай бұрын
This is so very sad😢 I feel for these mothers and families . Thank you Carte Blanche for investigating this.
@farhanatoerien34378 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 💔💔💔
@khumbuzilemthiyane9648 ай бұрын
These places need to be shut down,they are truly unsafe.
@nolizwemadinga-molefe62328 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. 😢
@Winterflowers18 ай бұрын
That's horrid😢
@cookingwithneyngema62188 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry mommy 😢
@missn20218 ай бұрын
Oh no sorry you experienced this.
@nobu76288 ай бұрын
😢 I'm so sorry 🤍
@nomfundoncobeni40633 ай бұрын
Which birthing centre was it mommy😮😮
@JamieleeSelamodi7 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
@mut34518 ай бұрын
Can this midwife’s be criminally charged..?
@claudiavanderriet15488 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.
@HereForCommentsOnly8 ай бұрын
Please do, this is scary.
@amandajekwa94688 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-AfricaEland8 ай бұрын
Please don't. My baby died at birth 6 months ago due to a midwifes negligence.
@JamieleeSelamodi7 ай бұрын
I'm having a home birth next month government have traumatized me enough
@mut34518 ай бұрын
Please investigate this nursing council with regard to annual fees for nurses ,
@elainet41258 ай бұрын
Sincere condolences to the parents. RIP sweet little Angels.
@pulengphatedi81538 ай бұрын
South Africa has become SO UNSAFE in all spheres 😢😢 cry my beloved country
@toefoo-v3j8 ай бұрын
Lol we always crying these days yoh
@cheezykbsa51488 ай бұрын
Even in spheres that we would normally deem to be safe😢
@lindarakobe65278 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-leehattingh69578 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
@lindarakobe65278 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-he7eb8 ай бұрын
@@stacey-leehattingh6957 Likelihood
@stacey-leehattingh69578 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
@Lisachanning058 ай бұрын
Agree 👍 💯
@LM-he7eb8 ай бұрын
Also waiting for an ambulance, in South Africa is a joke. I'm so sorry to the moms
@karinseaman40608 ай бұрын
I'm in Rustenburg, and as far as I know, Bingle Birth is now closed, THANKFULLY.
@curiousk40838 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 😔
@sbongisenindwandwe8 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
@helenduplessis41668 ай бұрын
So sad! 😞 I am so sorry!
@mbhalimsimang4938 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
@ventalesmedia19668 ай бұрын
CB needs to be protected in all conners
@maggie811808 ай бұрын
If they aren't allowed to administer Oxytocin, where do they get it from?
@Lungelo9118 ай бұрын
Black market. Cytotec is also used by back door abortion places to induce abortions. It's readily available on the streets.
@KaHadebe8 ай бұрын
The way I wanted to have a home birth but now I'm terrified!
@PumelaVila8 ай бұрын
Trust me the hospital is the best
@no_msa45738 ай бұрын
This is your sign not to do it.
@JemimahD8 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.
@okudotwana31348 ай бұрын
Same here😢😢
@okudotwana31348 ай бұрын
Same here😢😢
@LA-jq2yi8 ай бұрын
I would opt for a government hospital over a midwife anyday! Its best and safer to be at a hospital.
@elizabeh968 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
@madampresident20538 ай бұрын
This is so painful😢😢 my condolences ladies..I can imagine the trauma you going thru. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
@fhatuwaniglentonnetshivhul92028 ай бұрын
My question is, why do people go to such places/people and not to hospitals?
@ayesha33038 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.
@nomfundoncobeni40633 ай бұрын
Some people want to avoid being coerced into c-sections by doctors at hospitals. For cash-paying moms, it's cheaper than private hospitals and seems a better option better than the public sector.
@zanele33748 ай бұрын
This was painful to watch 😢😢😢😢 Strength and love to the mothers❤
@liehash8 ай бұрын
How these individuals not under the JAIL?
@justkiddingclothingco.14997 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.
@HBC69878 ай бұрын
RIP 💐 , my heart breaks 💔 I pray for healing and stenght. ❤
@Natasha-g4f3 ай бұрын
My Baby girl was also deliver by katheleen back in 2011, she induced me, water was brown, but she assured us everything was fine. 12 hours in labour and when my baby was born she was blue and wasn't breathing. She was 5 days old when she passed away.
@mut34518 ай бұрын
How this midwife are able to access exotoxin “if according to their scope of practice ,,they are not allowed to use it .?
@thelovelymiss8 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
@sanktaKoroleva6 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.
@No2HeartStoppingClotShots8 ай бұрын
those so called midwives must be arrested!
@logicalconspiracist77417 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 ⭐
@NadineLynch108 ай бұрын
Poor Gabriella Jooste passed away on my birthday! This midwifery must adhere to the rules! It’s disappointing
@Dlezinye8 ай бұрын
As a parent, I struggled to watch this. So much incompetence and greed in the birth process. Its extremely saddening. 😢
@fatimavanker3258 ай бұрын
This is truly 💔
@NonhleDollarbully8 ай бұрын
Is it cheaper to get a midwife or use that same cash for a private hospital? Does anyone know ?
@Fikova248 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.
@NonhleDollarbully8 ай бұрын
@@Fikova24 interesting, thank you 🥰
@mrsamb-beautyisshe8 ай бұрын
How do this midwives get hold of this drugs
@Holla-AfricaEland8 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
@AM-od6uu8 ай бұрын
How do they come into possession of induction meds in the first place?
@selinamaatjie30988 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.
@molebogenghlangoze35718 ай бұрын
This is not a lie🤞ended up going to a gynae because of the treatment there
@sanelisophiri82528 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.
@Cathrine-v9n8 ай бұрын
Breaks my heart into pieces !
@0togtr8114 ай 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.
@harrivithi81098 ай бұрын
The lack of oversight is beyond infuriating and despicable!
@Blosoomlicous8 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😢😢
@Beex8488 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.
@bongiwentombela41514 ай бұрын
This is really sad to watch
@OblateMasilani8 ай бұрын
Why is she not in jail? I’m no specialist but there’s gross negligence here
@lehlohonolobanda19987 ай бұрын
this is painful to watch...
@welilejaysonmakhanya9258 ай бұрын
Take ur chances in the hospital it's far better equipped to help the thise homes that are money driven.
@annatjiekruger778 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.
@thatrastarobz5 ай бұрын
about 15k
@rheablek25158 ай бұрын
This is all so evil ☹️ I can’t believe there are businesses that operate like thia
@kellyalexander73478 ай бұрын
South Africa becoming such a scary country
@bonolomofahla8 ай бұрын
So sad 😢
@o.c22318 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💪
@MmapiElizabeth3 ай бұрын
Child birth is very dangerous its a matter of life and death we woman we are strong enduring the pain that comes with those pains😢😢😢😮
@ngwzi52298 ай бұрын
Go to hospital
@thabangmakgatouncensored20238 ай бұрын
But even a private hospital dr did the same to me do they can take me to c section
@davidmitchkilanie90858 ай бұрын
😢😭
@tshepotsheps47548 ай бұрын
Service providers are so cruel gambling with a human soul bcs of money
@ChantelleBotha-up6wk8 ай бұрын
I gave birth at Kathleen and got the best service there, beter than any hospital.
@mariamcachalia93598 ай бұрын
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
@LM-he7eb8 ай бұрын
My niece had an infection & a midwife adviced her to just drink "slow mag". She miscarried.
@caitlinsunpath95638 ай бұрын
Slow mag is magnesium
@LM-he7eb8 ай бұрын
@@caitlinsunpath9563 Does it help with infections?
@chanteniqueroberts17 ай бұрын
No, it helps with aching bones and to sleep better. I drank it through my whole pregnancy
@williejacobs11208 ай бұрын
me and my wife also used Kathleens services worst decision ever!
@kellyalexander73478 ай бұрын
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@tmh40248 ай бұрын
Ladies you look so classy😀
@Jacques6688 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.
@omegashub7 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.
@sanktaKoroleva6 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.
@kateturner18498 ай бұрын
Terrible story. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope these people will be punished.
@mut34518 ай бұрын
How this midwife are able to access exotoxin “if according to their scope of practice ,,they are not allowed to use it .?
@discombobulousable8 ай бұрын
You mean oxytocin
@thatrastarobz5 ай бұрын
Black market
@mut34518 ай бұрын
Can this midwife’s be criminally charged..?
@LM-he7eb8 ай бұрын
I don't think so. Only civil
@mut34518 ай бұрын
How this midwife are able to access exotoxin “if according to their scope of practice ,,they are not allowed to use it .?
@zukiswamadubela91408 ай бұрын
Black market.
@mut34518 ай бұрын
How this midwife are able to access exotoxin “if according to their scope of practice ,,they are not allowed to use it .?
@LM-he7eb8 ай бұрын
Most also work in hospitals part-time. Do with that information what you will