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Influencer Dies After Risky Unassisted Birth
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Influencer Stacey Warnecke died from severe blood loss.
- Her death followed a risky alternative birth practice called 'freebirth'.
- A doula present at the birth is under investigation.
A health and wellness influencer, Stacey Warnecke, 30, has died due to severe postpartum hemorrhage following an unassisted childbirth known as 'freebirth.' Her husband shared that while she successfully delivered their son, Axel, unforeseen complications led to her death. The practice of freebirth, chosen by Warnecke partly due to her strong views on COVID-19 mandates, is described by medical experts as unnecessarily dangerous.
The coroner's court in Australia is investigating the circumstances surrounding Warnecke's death. Significant attention is being given to the doula who attended the birth, as she has refused to provide a statement to police and reportedly cleaned the scene. This doula has previously been linked to a newborn's death and is currently under investigation by health authorities.
Warnecke's condition rapidly declined after the birth, and despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to complications from extreme blood loss. Health authorities have issued warnings regarding the doula's practices, advising the public against engaging her services for health-related matters.
