freebirth
Coverage of freebirth in the Nexus archive.
- Inquest into Melbourne influencer’s death following freebirth halted after new phone evidence discovered
The inquest into the death of Stacey Warnecke, a nutritionist who died after a freebirth, was halted due to new phone evidence. Coroner delayed findings until analysis of the evidence is complete.
- Doctor reported birthkeeper to police the day Melbourne wellness influencer died following freebirth
A senior clinician reported a birthkeeper to police the day after wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke died following a home birth without clinical staff. Warnecke paid $6,000 to Emily Lal for a freebirth, and the clinician cited public health and safety concerns despite not being legally required to report.
- Birthkeeper hired by woman who died after freebirth tells inquest she was ‘not there to make a birth safer’
A birthkeeper hired by a woman who died after a home birth told an inquest her role was not to ensure safety. Emily Lal, paid $6,000 for freebirth support, testified during the coronial investigation into Stacey Warnecke's death following a home delivery.