If you’re looking on social media for information and experiences of giving birth at home, you’ll find widely varied content. On the one hand, you’ll find women who develop a relationship with their ...

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks. By Dawn ...

The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance. This follows ...

Infants are twice as likely to die after planned home births compared with hospital deliveries, a Post investigation found. Inconsistent laws and limited accountability make it difficult to evaluate a ...