The first-time mum died at Waikato Hospital after a difficult birth. Photo / Sarah Ivey
The first-time mum died at Waikato Hospital after a difficult birth. Photo / Sarah Ivey
A baby has died in hospital just days after her mother died during a difficult childbirth, police say.
The baby had been in critical condition.
Earlier, police named the 20-year-old Hamilton woman who died at Waikato Hospital after a difficult birth.
Casey Missy Turama Nathan died at the hospital onMonday after giving birth at a Huntly birthing centre.
Her death is being attended by police on behalf of the Coroner, but Detective Sergeant Michele Moore of the Waikato Coronial Investigative Team said police involvement in cases like this was standard procedure.
Hospital spokeswoman Mary Anne Gill said the death had been referred to police.
"Our condolences go to the family. The police are involved, the death has been referred to the coroner and Waikato DHB's processes in these situations are well under way,'' she said.
