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Wendy Tuohy
Senior writer who reports on maternity and health issues; featured to explain the rise of freebirthing, its risks, and recent tragic cases in Australia.
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Nov 4, 2025
• 20min
A birthing trend is leading to deaths. Why is 'freebirthing' growing in popularity?
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Wendy Tuohy, a senior writer focusing on maternity and health issues, discusses the alarming rise of freebirthing in Australia. She explains how freebirth, or giving birth without medical support, is becoming popular despite its risks. Wendy highlights tragic cases, including a recent death linked to this practice. She also delves into the role of birth influencers promoting these ideas, the complications arising from unassisted births, and the cultural context surrounding women's choices in reproductive rights.
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