Midwife Charged in Baby’s Death After Alleged Homebirth Complications

A 36-year-old midwife has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a baby's death at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital on October 10, last year.
According to police, the death occurred eight days after Oyebola Coxon, a privately practising midwife, went to a woman's home in Wallsend to help her give birth.
Police allege that in the two days that followed, the midwife did not act upon signs of complications.
Detectives also allege she did not respond to the woman's wishes to go to the hospital.
The woman eventually went to the hospital, and the baby was born via emergency cesarean.
According to police, both the mother and the newborn experienced serious medical issues, and the baby died just over a week later.
Following the death, police established Strike Force Girona in October.
The midwife was apprehended on Thursday morning.
She faced charges of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm.
Bail was granted.
Ms Coxon received conditional bail after appearing in court on Thursday afternoon.
The conditions include her not acting, practicing, or educating anyone about birth or pregnancy.
She must also submit her Italian and Australian passports and make daily reports to the Nelson Bay Police Station.
The case is scheduled to go back to court in October.