A nurse in Moncton was fired after allegations that they induced labour without consent, Horizon Health Network confirmed Saturday. A press release from Horizon Health said it fired the labour and delivery nurse after an internal investigation revealed "strong evidence" the nurse administered Oxytocin, which caused two patients to require an urgent caesarean section. Oxytocin is a drug that causes contractions and is used to induce labour, speed up labour and stop bleeding following labour. (CBC)The press release also said the two mothers and their babies are "safe and doing well." RCMP said they are investigating an incident at the request of Horizon Health.

Source: CBC News March 30, 2019 16:27 UTC