Lithuanian woman claims hospital ordeal after miscarriage was 'nightmare'

A Lithuanian woman has described a harrowing ordeal at Marijampolė Hospital following a miscarriage, alleging substandard care and deeply insensitive treatment that led to severe health complications. Her experience has left her psychologically devastated and her family contemplating legal action.

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I said to my husband Aivaras that something was wrong. Suddenly I ran to the toilet again and felt something happening. I reached out my hand and the fetus simply fell into my palm. It was larger than my palm. After that, very heavy bleeding began.

The woman recounted that she initially felt well but experienced sudden incontinence, which she now believes was her water breaking. Later that evening, she noticed bleeding, and shortly after, the fetus expelled into her hand. She described the fetus as larger than her palm, followed by severe bleeding. Her husband called an ambulance, and she was taken to Marijampolė Hospital, with medical staff instructing them to bring the fetus along.

Upon examination at the hospital's emergency department, she claims she was told everything was normal and was advised to go home, eat, and that the bleeding would stop. She was given a three-day sick leave. The woman also reported that the examining doctor made the callous remark, "Not all seeds sown grow." Despite her husband's attempts to argue against her discharge, the decision stood. A particularly shocking moment, she stated, was when a nurse brought a trash bag to dispose of her deceased baby before they had even left the emergency room.

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Not all seeds sown grow.

Still experiencing pain and bleeding, she sought further medical attention at Kaunas Clinics that same evening. There, she was immediately admitted. Doctors informed her that parts of the placenta and significant amounts of blood and clots remained in her uterus, contradicting the discharge summary from Marijampolė Hospital, which stated her uterus had partially cleared. She underwent medical treatment and IV infusions in Kaunas, but severe pain and heavy bleeding necessitated emergency surgery.

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Before we could even leave the emergency department, a nurse brought a trash bag to dispose of my baby. At that moment, I simply collapsed. I wanted to die.

Following the surgery, her condition stabilized, and she was discharged. She is currently receiving psychological and psychiatric support and has been prescribed medication. Doctors recommended her husband remain with her, as she is experiencing severe psychological distress, frequently re-experiencing the traumatic events. The family is considering legal recourse due to the perceived inadequate medical care provided at Marijampolė Hospital.

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I close my eyes and I still see the image of holding the baby in my hand. I also see the employee with the trash bag. Psychologically, I am completely broken.