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A woman who died shortly after giving birth could have survived had a hospital trust not "missed opportunities", an inquest found.

Rachael Chloe Walker - known as Chloe - died at Royal Derby Hospital's maternity unit on 19 June 2021.

Derby Coroner's Court heard a plan for the 36-year-old had not been added to her electronic notes and hospital staff were using outdated guidance.

Ms Walker's family welcomed the conclusion.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) NHS Trust has been approached for comment

'Serious issues'

The inquest heard Ms Walker, from Castle Donington, Leicestershire, had conceived her second child after IVF treatment, but had "recognised risk factors" and was diagnosed with placenta praevia.

In the 34th week of her pregnancy a consultant obstetrician said her case should be re. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk.

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