Warning over home births, vaccine refusal after unregistered baby case in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong doctor and a children's rights group have issued warnings about the risks associated with unassisted home births and vaccine refusal. These concerns were raised following the arrest of a Hong Kong couple suspected of child neglect. The couple claimed to have delivered their third child at home and refused to register his birth, citing privacy issues and a refusal to undergo a DNA test. While home births are not illegal in Hong Kong, they are not endorsed by the city's Midwives Council. The warnings emphasize that parental choices should not jeopardize an infant's well-being.