Obstetrics rejected

This is how many babies were born at home

Birth in hospital or at home? The decision is up to the parents.

(Bild: stock.adobe.com - DMITRIY VASILENKO)

Because a mother refused all obstetric assistance and gave birth to her child alone at home, her baby girl is severely disabled. Now she is facing a long prison sentence. The majority of parents-to-be still choose the traditional route and go to hospital to give birth.

Despite warnings from doctors and a high-risk pregnancy, a 38-year-old woman deliberately decided to have her baby at home without any help - with fatal consequences. The unassisted birth resulted in complications and the girl has been severely disabled ever since. The mother now has to stand trial on Monday - if convicted, she faces up to ten years in prison.