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The Independent UK
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Andrea Blanco

Mother charged with murder after newborn died in surprise home birth

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A California woman is facing homicide charges after her baby died during an at-home delivery.

Kelsey Carpenter, 33, was charged with murder and child endangerment after her newborn Kiera died during a home birth in 2020, The Guardian reported. Ms Carpenter, who was by herself when her water broke two weeks before her scheduled due date, reportedly cut the umbilical cord and tried to breastfeed Kiera before passing out.

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