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The woman who deceived her loved ones into believing she had given birth to a baby girl has finally spoken out.

Kira Cousins, 22, from Airdrie, Scotland, released a statement after it was revealed that her newborn daughter was actually a Reborn baby doll. She had claimed earlier this month to have given birth to a little girl weighing 5lbs and 4oz.

Images of baby scans and even a gender reveal party were posted on social media. Friends and family members were so convinced they bought her expensive gifts, including a £1,000 pram, reports the Mirror .

After doubts were raised about the supposed baby, and Kira's reluctance to let her family see her, she released a statement on social media. In a post shared on TikTok, she said: "In my own words let's set this straight.

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