Fri May 09 15:09:37 UTC 2025: ## Kerala High Court Seeks Report on Home Birth Death
**KOCHI, May 9, 2025** – The Kerala High Court has ordered an investigation into the death of a woman who died shortly after giving birth at home in Malappuram, Kerala, in April. The order follows a petition filed by Dr. K. Pratibha, a medical officer, who had previously urged the government to take stricter measures against home births and publicize relevant guidelines. The District Medical Officer of Malappuram has been instructed to submit a report to the court. Dr. Pratibha’s petition, initially filed before the woman’s death, highlighted concerns surrounding the risks associated with home births. The subsequent death prompted a supplementary petition, leading to the court’s intervention and demand for a full investigation.
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