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Midwife, 28, charged with manslaughter after baby dies during home birth
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A 28-year-old midwife was charged with manslaughter on Friday after a baby boy died following complications during a home birth in Newcastle. Police allege she ignored signs of distress and the mother's pleas to transfer to a hospital. This marks the second charge in relation to the infant's death, which occurred on October 10, 2024.
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