Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 2

Precipitate Labor & Concealed Birth

  • Author:
  • P Singh1,, AD Aggarwal2, DS Walia3, K Garg4
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2015
  • Page Number: 89 to 92

1Senior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India

2Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India

3Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India

4Ex-Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India

*Corresponding author Dr. Preetinder Singh Email: preetinderlchahal@gmail.com

Abstract

We report a case of feticide and concealed birth, which was revealed on investigation and visit to the crime scene. After examination of blood stains for blood grouping and examination of alleged mother for signs of recent delivery, it was alleged to be a case of precipitate labor. The observations signify that the actions taken at the outset of an investigation at a crime scene can play a pivotal role in the resolution of a case. We discuss the medico-social perspectives of such cases.

Keywords

Pregnancy, Precipitate, Pseudo-precipitate, Labour, Delivery, Fetus