Free birthing in spotlight after deaths

Baby sleeping on mother's chest in bed at home

Es gibt Anzeichen dafür, dass sich immer mehr Australierinnen dafür entscheiden, zu Hause zu entbinden, ohne Hebamme oder Arzt. Source: Getty / Westend61

Following the death of premature twins in New South Wales, so-called free births are being put in the spotlight. Free birthing at home without a midwife or a doctor harbours risks. Experts are now shedding light on why women choose this option.



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