Finding into death of Baby M
Deceased
Baby M
Demographics
<1y, male
Date of death
2019-05-27
Finding date
2020-10-08
Cause of death
SIDS Category 2
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Baby M, born 26 March 2019 to a mother with complex mental health and substance use issues, was placed under DHHS protective order and discharged from Royal Women's Hospital to the care of his maternal aunt. On 27 May 2019 at approximately 2 months of age, Baby M was found unresponsive in his bassinet overnight and could not be revived despite immediate resuscitation by paramedics. A thorough autopsy and investigations confirmed Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Category 2. No concerns were identified with the sleeping environment, care provided, or modifiable risk factors. Child Protection oversight documented excellent care by the foster carers. The coroner emphasized that SIDS remains a diagnosis of exclusion only after exhaustive investigation, including autopsy, particularly in cases involving children under protective orders.
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