Mother-in-law reports last hours of pregnant woman who died waiting for an obstetrician in hospital in MG The arrival of her first child represented the realization of one of Bárbara Luana Fernandes Aleixo's biggest dreams. At 29 years old and 30 weeks pregnant, she lived a period of expectation alongside her family, who were preparing to welcome Augusto Manoel. "It was her dream to be a mother. She loved children", summarized her mother-in-law, Jusimara Ferreira da Silva Leite, 47 years old. Bárbara died in the early hours of June 9, at the public hospital in Três Marias (MG), together with her unborn child. She was admitted to the unit with suspected pre-eclampsia, but, according to the criminal investigation, the obstetrician on duty did not attend the unit while the patient's condition worsened. ✅Click here to follow the g1 Triângulo channel on WhatsApp 📱Bookmark g1 on Google and follow the main news of the day Since then, the family has tried to deal with the loss of the young woman, known for her affectionate nature. According to Jusimara, her daughter-in-law was a loving person, who liked to please those around her and was touched by the suffering of others. "She felt other people's pain. She didn't fight with anyone, she had no malice and she didn't wish anyone harm", she recalled emotionally. The obstetrician's lawyer, Higor Magid Lauar de Castro Vieira, highlighted that the investigation is still in its initial phase, which is why an adequate understanding of the facts requires caution and will depend on the analysis of all the elements that may be produced and considered by the competent authorities. Read the full note at the end of the text. g1 also contacted the hospital to comment on what happened, but there were no responses until the last update of the report. Plans were interrupted Before pregnancy, Bárbara worked for years as a server in restaurants located on the banks of the São Francisco River and in establishments in the region. The intense work routine, according to her mother-in-law, led her to resign from her last job. After leaving work, he was looking for a new professional opportunity. He went through the selection process to try for a position at City Hall, and was awaiting the results. At the same time, he celebrated personal achievements. She got her driver's license and was happy to pass the theory test. As the pregnancy progressed, she decided to slow down and dedicate herself to her pregnancy. 'I'm going to die': mother-in-law reports last hours of pregnant woman who died waiting for an obstetrician in hospital in MG "She joked with me: 'Ju, I'm not going to work. My profession now is gestation. I'm gestating'. She said that now I just had to take care of Augusto", recalls her mother-in-law. For the family, the pain of loss is mixed with memories of a first-time mother who anxiously awaited her son's arrival, celebrated small daily achievements and made plans for the future she didn't have time to live. Bárbara Luana Fernandes Aleixo, pregnant woman died in hospital in Três Marias Personal archive/Reproduction The couple were childhood friends The story with his partner, Jônatas Leite, began after years of living together. They were neighbors in São Gonçalo do Abaeté, in the Northwest of Minas, and friends since childhood. The relationship began about a year ago and, shortly after, they discovered the pregnancy. According to the family, Bárbara and Jônatas shared plans for the future and enjoyed spending time together. "She liked traveling, going for walks and being close to her husband and family", says Jusimara. The two also planned to build a life together. Among the projects were buying her a car and building the house where they intended to live. The two even shared a special coincidence: she was born on December 4, 1996 and he was born on December 5, 1997, one year and one day apart. Since the death of Bárbara and baby Augusto Manoel, the family has been following Jônatas' suffering. According to Jusimara, her son still has difficulty accepting the loss of his partner, with whom he shared his routine and dreams for the future. As the families live close together, he often looks towards the house where Bárbara lived and calls her name. He also started visiting the cemetery several times a day to say goodbye. “It’s heartbreaking to see what my son is going through,” says Jusimara. Police reconstructed chronological order of calls The Civil Police reconstructed the sequence of attempts made by the medical team to call obstetrician Higo Moreira Fonseca during Bárbara's hospitalization, who was scheduled to be on call. According to the statements gathered during the investigation, Bárbara showed signs of worsening of her clinical condition, compatible with severe eclampsia. 1st attempt (10:08 pm) - the first altered tests: According to the investigation, upon admission to the hospital, Bárbara had a blood pressure of 180 to 80 mmHg. The doctor on duty states in her statement that she sent the results of the first exams to obstetrician Higo Moreira Fonseca, via WhatsApp. According to reports gathered by the Civil Police, Higo assessed that the symptoms could be related to the pregnant woman's anxiety. According to the investigation, he stated that the case was not obstetric in nature and, therefore, he did not attend the hospital at that time. From the 2nd to the 5th attempt - messages and calls during the night: As the patient's health condition worsened and new tests indicated an increased risk, the medical team claims to have made new attempts to contact the obstetrician via messages and phone calls. According to statements collected by the Civil Police, the professionals informed Higo about the evolution of his clinical condition and reinforced the need for his presence at the hospital. Still, according to reports, he remained at home. 6th attempt (around 5 am) - request for help in the face of worsening: According to the investigation, Bárbara Luana presented a significant deterioration in her health and needed to be transferred to the Red Room. Given the situation, the doctor on duty stated that she made a new call to the obstetrician. In her statement, the professional stated that she tried to explain the seriousness of the case. However, according to his report, the doctor insisted that the care should be carried out by the medical clinic team and ended the call. 7th attempt - new call and final refusal: Shortly after the call, the medical team made a new attempt to contact the obstetrician. This time, a nursing technician spoke directly to the doctor and also asked him to come to the hospital. According to statements gathered by the Civil Police, the obstetrician once again stated that he would not go to the unit. Still according to the investigation, at 5:17 am, while the team was trying to reverse Bárbara Luana's critical condition in the Red Room, the doctor sent a message to the hospital's clinical staff WhatsApp group with the text: "pregnant patients with clinical conditions, including psychotic episodes, without obstetric complaints, should be taken to the medical clinic". The corporation is awaiting medical reports and reports from the Legal Medical Institute (IML) to confirm the cause of Bárbara and the baby's deaths. READ ALSO: Who's who in the family scheme investigated for trafficking and money laundering Neighbor finds gate open and lights on, and PM finds 110 bars of marijuana PF executes warrants against suspects of trafficking 3 tons of cocaine Doctor was arrested Higo Moreira Fonseca, obstetrician and clinical director of Três Marias Hospital Reproduction/Social Media According to the Civil Police, the obstetrician was arrested in the act and is being investigated for the alleged murder of the pregnant woman and her baby. The investigation finds out whether there was a failure to provide assistance and medical negligence in the patient's care. According to the Civil Police, obstetrician Higo Moreira Fonseca had tried to escape when the agents went to his house to take him to the police station after confirming the deaths. According to the police, he was inside a car and was ordered to disembark, but he did not immediately comply with the order and put the car in reverse, which was interpreted by the team as an attempt to evade. Faced with the situation, a civil police officer drew her weapon to guarantee the safety of the agents and prevent the movement of the vehicle, which ended up being intercepted. The information is contained in the arrest report in the act to which the report had access. After being taken to the Três Marias Prison, the doctor was provisionally released by court decision the following day, upon compliance with a series of precautionary measures. Among the determinations, he must appear in court monthly, cannot leave the district without authorization, nor visit the São Francisco Hospital or maintain contact with witnesses and employees of the unit. In addition, his medical activities in the public health network, especially in the area of ​​obstetrics, were temporarily suspended. What the doctor's defense said "We express concern about the circulation of incomplete information, speculations and anticipated conclusions regarding the facts currently being investigated. Initially, we register our respect for the memory of the people involved and our solidarity with the family members who are facing this moment of profound pain. It is important to highlight that the investigation is still in its initial phase, which is why an adequate understanding of the facts requires caution and will depend on the analysis of all the elements that may be produced and considered by the competent authorities throughout the investigation. It is also necessary to clarify that medical activity under a On-call is a modality regularly recognized and regulated by the Federal Council of Medicine, not to be confused with permanent on-call duty on hospital premises. It is a model widely used in public and private health institutions across the country. Likewise, it is important to note that the healthcare context that is the subject of the investigation is more complex than that which has been portrayed in part of the public debate, involving circumstances and elements that will still be duly analyzed and clarified during the investigation by the competent authorities. investigation of the facts and recalls that the Constitution of the Republic guarantees every person the right to the presumption of innocence, to adversarial proceedings, to full defense and due legal process." Bárbara Luana Fernandes Aleixo and her mother-in-law Jusimara Personal archive/Reproduction São Francisco Hospital, in Três Marias (MG) Google Street View/Reproduction Bárbara Luana Fernandes Aleixo, pregnant woman died in hospital in Três Marias Personal archive/Reproduction VIDEOS: see everything about the Triângulo, Alto Paranaíba and Northwest of Minas