Tamil Nadu woman dies attempting home birth after watching YouTube videos

A young woman died after reportedly attempting a natural home birth by using YouTube videos as a guide instead of seeking medical care at a hospital, prompting authorities to launch an inquiry into the incident.

The victim has been identified as Sasikala, wife of Karthik, a resident of Thalavaypalayam near Uthukuli. The couple had a four-year-old daughter, and Sasikala was pregnant with their second child.

According to the information available, the family decided to opt for a natural birth at home instead of going to a hospital for the delivery.

On June 24, Sasikala gave birth to a baby girl at home. However, she suffered severe postpartum bleeding that did not stop. She was subsequently taken to the Government Medical College Hospital in Perundurai for treatment.

She was later shifted to a private hospital in Coimbatore for advanced treatment, where she died.

The District Health Department has launched an inquiry into the incident, while the Uthukuli Police have also begun an investigation.

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