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Free Birth Society Linked to 48 Tragic Stillbirths
16 Dec
Summary
- Free Birth Society has 48 reported cases of stillbirths or harm.
- Unassisted childbirth carries higher risks for mother and baby.
- Regulators struggle with challenges posed by online health influencers.
An extensive investigation has uncovered a disturbing connection between the Free Birth Society (FBS) and 48 reported instances of late-term stillbirths or severe harm to mothers and newborns. While FBS is headquartered in North Carolina, its influence extends globally, offering membership and training for 'birth keepers' and promoting an ethos of unassisted childbirth.
This situation underscores the escalating risks associated with online health influencers, whose advice often bypasses established medical guidelines. Giving birth without professional medical assistance, though legal in some countries, is associated with increased dangers for both mother and child due to a significant lack of data. This issue is compounded by existing criticisms and documented failures within maternity care systems in countries like the UK and US.
