Sarah Kankiewicz: The Controversial Return of a Non-Nurse Midwife

Meet Sarah Kankiewicz, a non-nurse midwife whose story has taken a controversial turn. After surrendering her license in the wake of a tragic incident involving the death of a mother and child under her care, Kankiewicz found herself back in the spotlight once again.

It all started when the family of the deceased was shocked to discover that Kankiewicz was practicing once more. Despite surrendering her license, she continued to offer midwifery services, a clear violation of the settlement agreement she had reached with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

The AG’s office swiftly took action, filing a complaint against Kankiewicz for her unauthorized practice. The complaint highlighted her blatant disregard for the terms of her agreement and sought an injunction to prevent her from further jeopardizing the lives of mothers and newborns.

Despite the mounting legal pressure, Kankiewicz remained defiant, stating her intention to defend the allegations brought against her. This stance only added fuel to the fire, igniting a heated legal battle over her right to practice as a midwife.

Following the tragic incident that led to her license surrender, an investigation by the Arizona Department of Health Services revealed Kankiewicz’s negligence in protecting her patients. Her decision to proceed with a home birth for a client with a high-risk medical history raised serious concerns and ultimately led to the fatal outcome.

In light of these findings, Kankiewicz was barred from practicing as a midwife in Arizona for 15 years and instructed to remove all misleading advertisements suggesting otherwise. However, her recent return to practice has reignited the debate over her fitness to provide midwifery services.

As the legal battle rages on, the family of the deceased continues to seek justice for their tragic loss. Despite Kankiewicz’s attempts to downplay her activities, the truth remains clear: her actions have had severe consequences, and the fight for accountability is far from over.

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