A disturbing occurrence has shook the town of Chipinge, Zimbabwe, as a new mother discovered her baby boy had been exchanged for a girl overnight at Chipinge District Hospital.
According to Manicapost, on September 21, Ms. Cynthia Masocha gave birth to a baby boy via normal delivery, with the assistance of nurse Blessing Mutimbu.
After confirming the baby’s gender and breastfeeding, Ms. Masocha retired for the night. However, the next morning, she was surprised to see a baby girl in her care.
Residents are outraged, demanding a thorough investigation and immediate action against those guilty for the suspected baby exchange.
Birth documents show Ms. Masocha gave birth to a male, raising suspicions of foul conduct. Dr. Ozmore Matekenya, the Chipinge District Medical Officer, has committed to conduct a further investigation.
This disturbing incident has raised concerns about patient safety, medical ethics, and potential criminal activity within the hospital.
“On September 21, at around 8pm, Ms Masocha delivered a baby boy at Chipinge District Hospital through normal birth. Immediately after delivery, Blessing Mutimbu who assisted her in giving birth lifted the newborn baby in front of the mother for confirmation of the baby’s sex as per the hospital procedure. Ms Masocha saw and acknowledged that her new1born baby was a male child, and Mutimbu then dressed up the baby, and recorded him as a boy in the hospital records before returning the baby to its mother.
“In happiness, Ms Masocha called her husband, Mr Tavonga Masi, telling him that she had safely delivered a baby boy. Ms Masocha slept on the same bed with her baby, and did not change his nappies during the night. On September 22, Mr Masi visited Ms Masocha in the maternity ward to see their new baby. He did not stay for long, and left without checking the baby’s sex. On the same day around 10am, Ms Masocha checked her baby’s nappies, and discovered that the baby was a girl.
“In a state of shock, Ms Masocha checked the hospital record book, and noted that, indeed, the baby had been recorded as a boy. She called Mr Masi to inquire about the discrepancy, but did not get any satisfactory answers, and reported the matter to the police. The scene was attended by the police,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka. Source: Manicapost
