Don't attempt childbirth at home without medical supervision, says expert


PETALING JAYA: Childbirth is a serious and potentially dangerous matter and pregnant mothers must not attempt unsupervised birth at home, the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia warns following the death of Ang Lay Chin who has opted for homebirth.

Hitting out at pro-homebirth groups for advocating homebirth without medical supervision, president Dr Tang Boon Nee said that it was unfortunate that the advice often went unheeded.

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