Infant Death Investigation Continues, Co-Worker Reports Midwife At Birth 7/21/09
July 21, 2009
Andrews, Texas - New details tonight on an Andrews couple being investigated following the death of their newborn son.
In an email to CBS 7 news, a co-worker of Sam Kaufman says there was a certified midwife, who had been montioring the entire pregnancy, present during the unexpected birth inside the Albuquerque hotel room.
The co-worker told us, "Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman were simply trying to have a natural childbirth, something that has been done since the beginning of time before doctors, hospitals and EMT services were ever an option."
There was no mention of a midwife in the affidavit we received from the Albuquerque Police Department.
We called police to double-check they confirm that no midwife is listed in any police report.
The Kaufmans are under investigation by the district attorney for not seeking medical help after the premature birth of their newborn twins.
According the police affidavit, Mr. Kaufman told police it was against their religion to seek medical assistance, saying in the affadavit it was "God's will" for their son to die.
http://www.cbs7.com/news/details.asp?ID=13787
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