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Review into why pregnant woman moved hospitals three times while in pain

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  • Health authorities will review the care of pregnant Adelaide woman Kaitlin Jagu, who was moved between three hospitals while experiencing stabbing pain. She later needed an emergency delivery of her baby and surgery to repair a twisted bowel.
  • Ms Jagu said she received inadequate pain relief and lost consciousness in a hospital bathroom, which led to an emergency caesarean section. A senior health official has apologised to her.
  • She said she wants clearer communication and better ways to escalate concerns.
Review into why pregnant woman moved hospitals three times while in pain
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