Bromley midwife banned after threats and inadequate pain relief

Midwife Adenike Simiat Balogun-Sadiq has been struck off the professional register by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) following misconduct during childbirth at Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley. The NMC panel determined that Balogun-Sadiq posed a risk to patients and was fundamentally incompatible with remaining on the register.

Threats and inadequate care during labour

The misconduct occurred on July 17 and 18, 2019. During the birth of a patient referred to as Mother A, Balogun-Sadiq stated: “If you don’t push, I’m going to have to cut you.” This followed Mother A expressing that she felt she could not push any more. The panel found that Balogun-Sadiq failed to treat her patient with kindness, respect, and compassion. Following Mother A crying out in pain, Balogun-Sadiq also asked: “What’s wrong with you? Are you emotional?”.

Furthermore, the NMC panel proved that Balogun-Sadiq “failed to ensure that Mother A had adequate pain relief in place before commencing and/or during the suturing process”. The panel noted that this incident occurred in what had been a previously unblemished 22-year career.

Lack of engagement and false information

Balogun-Sadiq was initially suspended by a Fitness to Practise Committee panel in April 2025. Subsequent reviews in September 2025 and March 2026 confirmed the suspension, with the latter panel suggesting it would provide an opportunity for reflection and further training. However, Balogun-Sadiq continuously failed to engage with the NMC after the first order was made and did not attend the final hearing on Monday, despite receiving notice.

The panel found a real risk of repetition of the misconduct due to Balogun-Sadiq’s lack of engagement and failure to address the identified concerns. This constituted a significant departure from expected standards and was deemed fundamentally incompatible with her remaining on the register. The decision stated that the misconduct had and would continue to put patients at risk of harm.

In addition, Balogun-Sadiq admitted to providing false information to the NMC in November 2022. She stated on paperwork that she had retired on August 31, 2022, when in fact she was continuing to work midwifery shifts at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London.

The striking-off order will come into effect on November 6, 2026. The NMC has not stated whether any further action will be taken by other healthcare bodies.