# Rennes: former gynecologist tried for baby's death at Vitré maternity ward

> A former obstetrician-gynecologist from Vitré hospital appeared on November 12, 2026 before the Rennes criminal court for involuntary manslaughter following the death of a baby in July 2022 during a delivery not in line with recommendations.

**In brief**: Justice event (severity: notable) in Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine), first detected on 13 November 2026 at 11:30. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 13 November 2026 at 12:39. Reported toll: 1 death.

- Category: Justice
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Vitré — Ille-et-Vilaine
- First detected: 13 November 2026 at 11:30
- Updated: 13 November 2026 at 12:39
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/18535-rennes-former-gynecologist-tried-for-baby-s-death-at-vitre-maternity-ward

## Reported figures

- 1 deaths

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Un bébé meurt à la maternité à cause de la "nature optimiste" d'un gynécologue-obstétricien](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/bretagne/ille-et-vilaine/rennes/un-bebe-meurt-a-la-maternite-a-cause-de-la-nature-optimiste-d-un-gynecologue-obstetricien-3449073.html) — France 3 Régions, 13 November 2026 at 11:30
- [Un gynécologue devant la justice après la mort d’un bébé en Ille-et-Vilaine](https://actu.fr/bretagne/vitre_35360/un-gynecologue-devant-la-justice-apres-la-mort-dun-bebe-en-ille-et-vilaine_65051783.html) — Actu.fr, 13 November 2026 at 12:39

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Rennes: former gynecologist tried for baby's death at Vitré maternity ward”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/18535-rennes-former-gynecologist-tried-for-baby-s-death-at-vitre-maternity-ward
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