Shirin Kale

Shirin Kale, an investigations correspondent for The Guardian, dives into her year-long investigation of the controversial Free Birth Society. She discusses the alarming links between the society and tragic outcomes, including maternal harm and baby deaths. Kale explores how the group promotes unassisted births, appeals to women through narratives of empowerment, and undermines medical professionals. The episode also addresses the rise of free birth due to trauma and distrust, and warns about the dangers of misinformation in maternal care.