Something Was Wrong

Something Was Wrong Season 23 dives into the shocking stories of victims impacted by alleged medical negligence at the now-closed Origins Birth and Wellness Center in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. The birth center promised high-quality care, luxurious birthing suites, and intuitive patient support. However, survivors reveal a much darker reality behind Origins. This season features powerful firsthand accounts from survivors and experts, highlighting the broader crisis in U.S. maternal healthcare and its devastating effects on minority communities.

*Content warning: Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, death of a child, infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism, mature and stressful themes.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources    Moms Advocating For Moms S23 survivors Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, Moms Advocating for Moms, in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and support she needs to thrive: https://www.momsadvocatingformoms.org/take-action https://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms  Please sign the survivors petitions below to improve midwifery education and regulation in Texas https://www.change.org/p/improve-midwifery-education-and-regulation-in-texas?recruiter=1336781649&recruited_by_id=74bf3b50-fd98-11ee-9e3f-a55a14340b5a&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylink  *Sources: American College of Nurse Midwives https://midwife.org/  American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) https://www.acog.org/  A Midwife’s Approach to Getting Labor Started https://avivaromm.com/labor-induction-low-natural-approaches-midwife-md/  Bathing Your Baby https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/bathing-skin-care/Pages/Bathing-Your-Newborn.aspx  Fetal presentation before birth https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/fetal-positions/art-20546850  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/resources/health-insurance-portability-and-accountability-act-of-1996-hipaa.html#:~:text=The%20Health%20Insurance%20Portability%20and,from%20disclosure%20without%20patient's%20consent.  March of Dimes https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/about-us    National Midwifery Institute https://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery   North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) https://narm.org/    Office for Civil Rights https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html  State investigating Dallas birth center and midwives, following multiple complaints from patients https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef    Texas Administrative Code Title 26, Chapter 503 - Birthing Centers https://regulations.justia.com/states/texas/title-26/part-1/chapter-503/subchapter-d/section-503-34/  Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/    Texas Health and Human Services Birthing Centers https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/health-care-facilities-regulation/birthing-centers What Happens at Appointments Once My Baby is Born? https://www.communitycaremidwives.com/faq.html#:~:text=Midwives%20provide%20care%20for%20both,six%20weeks%20after%20the%20birth.&text=breastfeeding%20support.,their%20family%20doctor%20for%20care.  Zucker School of Medicine, Amos Grunebaum, MD https://faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu/13732-amos-grunebaum/publications    *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork:  Thank you so much to Emily Wolfe for covering Glad Rag’s original song, U Think U for us this season! Hear more from Emily Wolfe: On Spotify On Apple Music https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/ instagram.com/emilywolfemusic Glad Rags: https://www.gladragsmusic.com/  The S23 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Content warning: infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma and neglect, fraud, scams.    *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources    Moms Advocating For Moms Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, Moms Advocating for Moms, in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and support she needs to thrive: https://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms  Please sign the survivors petition below to improve midwifery education and regulation in Texas: https://tinyurl.com/SWWS23 *Sources: American College of Nurse Midwives https://midwife.org/  American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) https://www.acog.org/  Balance billing: Independent Dispute Resolution https://www.tdi.texas.gov/medical-billing/index.html#:~:text=Texas%20and%20federal%20laws%20prohibit,with%20a%20surprise%20medical%20bill.  CMS, The No Surprises Act’s Prohibitions on Balancing Billing https://www.cms.gov/files/document/a274577-1a-training-1-balancing-billingfinal508.pdf  Do Certified Professional Midwives Need Medical Malpractice Insurance? Understanding the Legal Requirements https://www.rcins.com/do-certified-professional-midwives-need-medical-malpractice-insurance-understanding-the-legal-requirements/#:~:text=Texas%3A%20In%20contrast%2C%20Texas%20does,to%20carry%20medical%20malpractice%20insurance.  How Expanding the Role of Midwives in U.S. Health Care Could Help Address the Maternal Health Crisis https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/may/expanding-role-midwives-address-maternal-health-crisis#:~:text=Midwives%20are%20licensed%20health%20care,women%20at%20double%20the%20rate.  Implementation of 2015 Sunset Recommendations https://www.sunset.texas.gov/public/uploads/files/reports/Implementation%20of%202015%20Sunset%20Recommendations.pdf  The Legislative Process in Texas https://tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf  National Midwifery Institute https://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery  North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) https://narm.org/  Practicing Medicine Without a License https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/practicing-medicine-without-a-license.htm#:~:text=Many%20states%20make%20it%20a,fine%20of%20up%20to%20%2410%2C000.  Regulation of Birth Attendants in Texas https://texashomebirth.com/regulation-2/  Texas Board of Nursing  https://www.bon.texas.gov/  Texas Department of Insurance  https://www.tdi.texas.gov/  Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/  TDLR, Midwives Penalties and Sanctions https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/enforcement/midsanctions.htm  Texas Health and Human Services https://www.hhs.texas.gov/  Texas Medical Board (TMB) https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/  State investigating Dallas birth center and midwives, following multiple complaints from patients, by Morgan Young for WFAA (March 29, 2024) https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef  What Do OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners Do? https://nursa.com/specialty-post/what-do-ob-gyn-nurse-practitoners-do#:~:text=OB/GYN%20nurse%20practitioners%20are,not%20licensed%20to%20deliver%20babies.  What Is the Texas Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations? https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-the-texas-statute-limitations-medical-malpractice-lawsuits.html#:~:text=Like%20a%20lot%20of%20states,and%20Remedies%20Code%20section%2074.251.  Which states have the highest maternal mortality rates? https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-maternal-mortality-rates/  Why Won’t an Attorney Take My Texas Medical Malpractice Case? https://www.hastingsfirm.com/your-case-and-texas-law/#:~:text=Texas%20law%20has%20made%20medical,and%20many%20hours%20of%20deposition.  Zucker School of Medicine, Amos Grunebaum, MD https://faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu/13732-amos-grunebaum/publications  *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork:  Hear more from Emily Wolfe: On Spotify // On Apple Music // https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/ // instagram.com/emilywolfemusic Glad Rags: https://www.gladragsmusic.com/  The S23 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Something Was Wrong Season 23 dives into the shocking stories of victims impacted by alleged medical negligence at the now-closed Origins Birth and Wellness in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. The birth center promised high-quality care, luxurious birthing suites, and intuitive patient support. However, survivors report a much darker reality through their experiences and research. This season features powerful firsthand accounts from both survivors and experts, mirroring the broader crisis in U.S. maternal healthcare and its devastating effects on marginalized communities.

*Content warning: death, infant loss, pregnancy and birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources    ABC’s new show, Familicide: https://www.familicide.net/ Melissa Espey-Mueller's North Dallas Doula Associates: Website: https://www.northdallasdoulas.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northdallasdoulas/  Moms Advocating For Moms S23 survivors Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, Moms Advocating for Moms, in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and support she needs to thrive: https://www.momsadvocatingformoms.org/take-action https://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms  Please sign the survivors petitions below to improve midwifery education and regulation in Texas: https://www.change.org/p/improve-midwifery-education-and-regulation-in-texas?recruiter=1336781649&recruited_by_id=74bf3b50-fd98-11ee-9e3f-a55a14340b5a&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylink  Malik's Law  https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4553  M.A.M.A. has helped file a Texas bill called Malik's Law, which is intended to implement requirements for midwives in Texas to report birth outcomes in hopes of improving transparency and data collection in the midwifery field in partnership with Senator Claudia Ordaz.  *Sources: Best Doula https://bestdoulatraining.com/  CAPPA https://cappa.net/training-certification/  DONA International https://www.dona.org/  Madriella https://madriella.org/  ProDoula https://www.prodoula.com/  American College of Nurse Midwives https://midwife.org/  American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) https://www.acog.org/  A Brief History of Midwifery in America https://www.ohsu.edu/womens-health/brief-history-midwifery-america  CDC, Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2023 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2023/maternal-mortality-rates-2023.htm  CDC, Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality https://www.cdc.gov/womens-health/features/maternal-mortality.html  Geospatial distribution of relative cesarean section rates within the USA https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9284873/  In Mexico, Midwives Offer Care Rooted In Ancestral Tradition https://www.pih.org/article/mexico-midwives-offer-care-rooted-ancestral-tradition  Insights into the U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis: An International Comparison https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2024/jun/insights-us-maternal-mortality-crisis-international-comparison?utm_source=chatgpt.com  March of Dimes https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/about-us  Maternal Mortality and Maternity Care in the United States Compared to 10 Other Developed Countries https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/nov/maternal-mortality-maternity-care-us-compared-10-countries  National Midwifery Institute https://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery  North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) https://narm.org/  Racism During Pregnancy and Birthing: Experiences from Asian and Pacific Islander, Black, Latina, and Middle Eastern Women https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9713108/  Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/  US Has Highest Infant, Maternal Mortality Rates Despite the Most Health Care Spending https://www.ajmc.com/view/us-has-highest-infant-maternal-mortality-rates-despite-the-most-health-care-spending  What is a freebirth? https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/what-is-freebirth  *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork:  Thank you so much to Emily Wolfe for covering Glad Rag’s original song, U Think U for us this season! Hear more from Emily Wolfe: On Spotify On Apple Music https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/ instagram.com/emilywolfemusic Glad Rags: https://www.gladragsmusic.com/  The S23 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.