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Guardia Civil Investigates Unassisted Birth and Stillbirth in León

The inquiry focuses on a concealed pregnancy, neonatal death, and possible medical negligence or criminal conduct, with all hypotheses still under consideration.

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La Guardia Civil investiga la muerte de un bebé en un parto en un domicilio de León
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Overview

  • The investigation centers on an April 21 unassisted home birth in Santa María del Páramo that resulted in a stillborn newborn.
  • Emergency services responded to a 112 call reporting severe hemorrhaging and an unresponsive baby at the mother's residence.
  • The mother, a 40-year-old bar worker, was detained on April 22 and later released pending the outcome of the inquiry.
  • Authorities are examining whether the concealed pregnancy and lack of prenatal care involved medical negligence or criminal actions.
  • The case remains under the jurisdiction of Juzgado de Instrucción nº 2 de La Bañeza, with forensic teams and the Guardia Civil keeping all possibilities open.