Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy
A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.
A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.
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