Mother Recounts Tragic Loss of Newborn During Covid-19 Inquiry

Catherine Todd describes inadequate care and lack of communication at Ulster Hospital after contracting Covid-19 while pregnant.

Catherine Todd testified that she did not feel safe and received poor treatment during her pregnancy at Ulster Hospital.
Her son Ziggy was born prematurely via emergency Caesarean section and died hours later in her arms while she was in full PPE.
Ms. Todd reported that hospital staff avoided entering her room frequently due to her Covid-positive status, leading to a lack of information about her baby's condition.
After contracting Covid-19 at 28 weeks pregnant, Ms. Todd experienced delayed medical responses and cancelled scans, contributing to her deteriorating condition.
The inquiry highlighted systemic failures in treating pregnant women with Covid-19, with Ms. Todd emphasizing the lasting impact on her and her family.