Woman sues doctor over pregnancy

Yahoo!7 November 13, 2012, 8:42 am

A woman is suing her doctor after finding out she was seven months pregnant.

The 25-year-old Melbourne resident allegedly made four trips to her GP complaining of nausea but the doctor never referred her for a blood test.

She said she was quite distressed when she found out she was expecting.

"When the ultrasound guy said, 'Congratulations, you're 29 weeks pregnant', I just completely flipped out. I only had two months to work out what I was going to do, how I was going to look after him."

According to News Limited, she visited Dr Ruth Mitchell at her Carlton clinic in April and June of 2009 however the doctor said her symptoms were related to a middle-ear problem.

She was given a urine pregnancy test however it came up negative.

The woman said her son, now three, is a ‘charming’ little boy and the Supreme Court action is about providing him with the life he deserves.

"I've worked hard over the last three years to get my life in order so that I can give him the education and opportunities I want for him," she said.

A defence has not yet been filed.



Follow 7News Melbourne on Twitter

 


Like 7News Melbourne on Facebook

Today Tonight

News Poll

Was the government right to pour money into Ford?

Was the government right to pour money into Ford?

Vote

News Tips - Contact 7News

Do you have a story or some footage for us?

Opinion

  • Karen O'Sullivan

    December 31, 11:55 am
    Don't go changing

    I’m done with New Year’s Resolutions, so as the countdown to 2013 begins, I’ll be doing the opposite. I’ve decided to write a list of all the reasons...

  • Melody Horrill

    February 19, 12:53 pm
    A terrible loss

    Last week I covered a story about Karta the orangutan, who is recovering from losing her fifth baby.I was incredibly moved by her carers at the Adela...

Yahoo!7 News Preferences

Close

Select your state to see news for your area.