'Neglect' issue in mother's death

Apologised

Another midwife Sylvia Castello, who admitted failing to recognise the raised blood pressure, told the inquest she had not been feeling well during her shift and not concentrating properly.

She apologised to Mrs Hureh's family, including her husband Ibrahim Yassin.

Midwife Louise Protheroe Davies said she forgot to send a urine sample for testing and failed to take hourly blood pressure tests after the birth.

About three hours later Mrs Hureh deteriorated and urgent medical attention was called for, the inquest heard.

Consultant obstetrician Audrey Long also told the inquest Mrs Hureh did not receive "appropriate care."

She said she would have expected the high blood pressure readings to be brought to her attention by the midwives monitoring Mrs Hureh, but it was not done.

Ms Hassell asked Ms Long: "Was it that you were so taken up with a woman who was high risk with her babies that you took your eye off the ball regarding her?"

The consultant, who now works in Stoke-on-Trent, replied: "I think so."