Midwife's Colleague Charged with Manslaughter After Home Birth Death

A colleague of a privately practicing midwife has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a baby boy after a home birth in Newcastle.

Police allege the midwife did not respond to indications of complications or the woman's requests to go to a hospital.

Incident Details and Outcome

The incident occurred on October 2, 2024, when a privately practicing midwife assisted a woman with a home birth in Wallsend.

The mother subsequently attended John Hunter Hospital two days later, where an emergency caesarean section was performed. The newborn died six days later while at the hospital.

Latest Arrest and Charges

Following ongoing investigations, a 28-year-old colleague of the midwife was arrested at Newcastle Police Station and charged with manslaughter.

Bail was refused, and the individual is scheduled to appear in Bail Division Court 2.

Prior Charges for Involved Midwife

The 36-year-old midwife involved was previously charged with manslaughter and reckless grievous bodily harm in August 2025 and remains before the court.