Overview

• A woman in her 40s gave birth at home in Santa María del Páramo during Easter week, with the baby reported as stillborn.
• Emergency services were alerted to severe hemorrhaging and an unresponsive newborn, prompting immediate medical intervention.
• The mother and the fetus were transferred to León Hospital, where gynecology and pediatrics teams provided care and began assessments.
• The Guardia Civil has launched an active investigation, keeping all hypotheses open, including accidental miscarriage or criminal abortion.
• This case follows a similar incident last year in Valencia de Don Juan, highlighting broader concerns about concealed pregnancies and prenatal care gaps.