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A mother and her newborn daughter tragically died within hours of each other following a home birth. ‌

Jennifer Cahill, 34, passed away the day after giving birth to her second child, Agnes, at the family’s home in Prestwich, Bury, Greater Manchester. Baby Agnes lived for four days before also passing away. ‌

The heartbreaking events unfolded on June 3, 2024, and have since raised questions over why the home birth went ahead despite hospital staff describing the plan as “out of guidance” and “against advice”. ‌

According to evidence heard at an inquest, concerns were linked to complications Jennifer suffered when giving birth to her first child. However, her husband Rob Cahill told the court these warnings were never made clear to them.

“I never heard that te

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