Pregnancy
Hospital exhausted blood supply in attempt to save wellness influencer after freebirth
Shortly after her catastrophic freebirth, paramedics found an agitated Stacey Warnecke lying on the floor next to her birthing pool in a small, dark room, a court has heard.
- Henrietta Cook
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US medicine regulator claims COVID jabs killed at least 10 children
A critic of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr described the internal memo an example of science “by press release”.
- Christina Jewett
Beware the money trail and promises of femtech, experts warn
It comes with a promise of empowerment, but tech that targets women does not always deliver.
- Sarah Berry
The reason why some Queensland women are opting for unassisted births
In the wake of an influencer’s death, freebirth advocates say calls for tougher legislation ignore the systemic reasons that women are shunning medical support.
- Courtney Kruk
Born to an unwed mother far from home, this baby cannot leave
Caressing her son Abudy’s tiny hands, Esther says she cannot understand why her newborn has to face the consequences for a situation not of his making.
- Vivian Nereim and Abdi Latif Dahir
- Opinion
- Opinion
I gave birth four days before Stacey’s death. This tragedy could have happened to any of us
Stacey Warnecke’s shocking death in childbirth brought me to tears, but I can understand why some women feel the need to choose to give birth at home.
- Kylie Moore-Gilbert
The Sydney hospitals helping women give birth at home
A small but increasing number of women are choosing to give birth at home – and hospitals are finding new ways to make it a safe and affordable option.
- Angus Thomson
- Exclusive
- Women's health
Victoria and NSW consider laws to restrict rogue birth workers
The two states have responded to a demand by peak medical bodies that tough action and penalties be introduced to rein in rogue doulas and birth keepers.
- Wendy Tuohy and Henrietta Cook
- Exclusive
- Healthcare
With Amar by her side, Hamna found a safe place to have her baby
A small team of midwives is transforming birth experiences for women with terrifying traumas.
- Kate Aubusson
- Editorial
- Opinion
Patchy regulation in the freebirthing sector has put lives at risk
There is a role for doulas in supporting women during pregnancy and childbirth, but clarity on the limits of that role is essential.
- The Age's View
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