article_snippet: Details of Brittany Spriggs horrific story came as Gold Coast University Hospital's chief executive Ron Calvert ordered an independent review into the high mortality rate and other issues after several complaints were made about the birthing unit.
article_snippet: While a recent draft review into maternity services at Gold Coast University Hospital confirmed the birthing unit was safe based on a range of patient measures, Brittany Spriggs Brittany Spriggs said Brittany Spriggs experience left Brittany Spriggs heartbroken and wanting answers.
article_snippet: A Gold Coast Health spokesperson said it was well within expectation that difficult and complicated births take place. '
article_snippet: us dedicated maternity team delivered over 4,300 babies in the last year and the number of families choosing Gold Coast University Hospital is increasing at a rate of over 15 per cent annually. '
article_snippet: When a woman experiences difficulties due to childbirth it can cause concern and distress to staff involved as well as those people directly affected. '
article_snippet: All complicated births are reviewed and discussed as part of an ongoing commitment to service.
highlights_snippet: It comes as hospital's chief executive ordered an independent review into birthing unit following a number of complaints .