An experienced midwife feared Savita Halappanavar was suffering a “septic abortion” when she saw her the morning she fell critically ill.

A medical expert has told the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar that there was a delay in recognising that her condition was deteriorating prior to her miscarriage.

The first expert witness is to be called to give evidence today at the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar.