Full Story The Birth Keepers: Journey Moon – episode three
Jan 7, 2026
A mother's journey takes a tragic turn after choosing a home birth over medical care. She shares her obsession with empowering birth stories, but as labor intensifies, reality clashes with expectations. Facing alarming symptoms, she navigates conflicting advice from a supportive community and medical professionals. The heart-wrenching outcome reveals missed warning signs. The aftermath brings online abuse and strained relationships, highlighting the need for reflection within the birth community. It's a raw exploration of trust, choice, and the complexities of maternal care.
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Take Prolonged Pain Seriously
- When Lauren messaged Emily about severe pain and prolonged labour, Emily repeatedly discouraged hospital transfer.
- Emily told her 'not progressing is not a real thing' and urged mental reset instead of seeking care.
Warning Signs Were Minimised
- Signs like smelly, colored fluid (possible meconium) were downplayed by Emily as 'normal' or 'birth weird.'
- Experts later said such signs should trigger immediate hospital assessment because they can indicate fetal distress.
Dissent Deleted From The Community
- Midwife Renee and others urged Lauren to go to hospital, but their posts were deleted from the FBS group.
- The group's 'no assistance' rule suppressed recommendations to seek medical help beyond instincts.