Auckland mum took 'very sick' prem baby from hospital despite warnings he could die

Katie HarrisInvestigative Journalist·NZ Herald·26 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM6 mins to read‌The woman gave birth prematurely in mid-2024 and the child was unable to maintain his own body temperature or feed properly. Photo / 123RFAn Auckland mother who demanded a nurse remove her premature baby’s gastric tube and removed him from hospital after being warned he could suffer “lifelong brain damage” has been jailed.

The woman, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was sentenced by Judge Debra Bell in Auckland District Court

Auckland mum took 'very sick' prem baby from hospital despite warnings he could die

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