Baby Suffers Scalpel Wound During Childbirth: São Paulo Hospital Under Investigation

A newborn baby, Heitor, suffered a severe head injury during childbirth at the Itapevi General Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. His parents allege that a scalpel caused a deep gash requiring 14 stitches. "It was supposed to be a dream," the mother, Francini, said, "but it turned into a nightmare." The father described seeing the cut: "It was a cut, it seemed small, but then I saw the stitches...fourteen of them." The hospital is investigating the incident, and the parents are demanding answers and accountability. This case highlights concerns about medical negligence and the need for improved safety standards in maternity care. The family has hired a lawyer and is pursuing legal action against the hospital. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform within the healthcare system.