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Unsafe Sleep Practices Linked to Infant's Death, Inquest Reveals

3/24/2026

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An inquest found four-month-old Madison Bruce Smith died after being placed in an unsafe sleeping position by Eva Clements, an unregulated maternity nurse.
Matt Smith and Amy Bruce hired Eva Clements through Ruthie Maternity Services, believing she was qualified.
The coroner said the death’s cause could not be determined but stressed risks from unregulated maternity services.
Clements, lacking medical qualifications, was not charged due to legal ambiguity surrounding her actions.

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An inquest found four-month-old Madison Bruce Smith died after being placed in an unsafe sleeping position by Eva Clements, an unregulated maternity nurse.
Matt Smith and Amy Bruce hired Eva Clements through Ruthie Maternity Services, believing she was qualified.
The coroner said the death’s cause could not be determined but stressed risks from unregulated maternity services.
Clements, lacking medical qualifications, was not charged due to legal ambiguity surrounding her actions.