A woman charged with murder over the death of a baby will not appear in court on Friday because she remains in hospital, police say.

Detectives questioned the 28-year-old after the infant was found dead when police arrived at a home in Baldivis, in Perth ’s south, on Thursday morning.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Neighbours rocked as baby allegedly murdered.

The woman was charged with one count of murder and was due to front the Rockingham Magistrates Court on Friday.

But in an update, WA Police said she remains in hospital and her scheduled appearance would be delayed.

“She will appear at a later date,” authorities said.

Emergency services were called to the home on Winpara Way in Baldivis, 45km south of Perth, about 10.15am on Thursday.

“Sadly, upon arrival, an eight-month-old infan

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