MARYLAND, USA — For Ashley White, the nursery was ready, the first outfit was picked out, and the excitement for a new chapter was building. But what was supposed to be a “magical” home birth three years ago quickly spiraled into a 35-hour nightmare that ended in the death of her daughter, Nyeli Rose Lewis.
While a court later ruled that medical negligence contributed to the tragedy, White discovered a second, shocking reality: the midwife responsible carried no liability insurance. Because the provider had no coverage and no significant assets, the multi-million dollar judgment awarded to the family was purely symbolic.
Now, a new law bearing her daughter’s name is headed to the Governor’s desk to ensure no other Maryland family is left in the dark…