Birthkeeper Testifies in Inquest After Woman's Freebirth Death

A 'birthkeeper' hired by a woman who died after a freebirth told an inquest that her role was primarily to be a 'supportive friend' and not to ensure birth safety.

16 Jun, 05:57 — 16 Jun, 05:57

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The GuardianMostly Factual75d ago

Birthkeeper hired by woman who died after freebirth tells inquest she was ‘not there to make a birth safer’

Emily Lal – paid $6,000 to provide freebirth support package to Stacey Warnecke – tells coroner her role was primarily to be a ‘supportive friend’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A birthkeeper hired by a woman who died after giving birth at home has told a coroner that she was “not there to make a birth safer”. Emily Lal gave evidence on Tuesday at the inquest into the death of 30-year-old Stacey Warnecke, w...

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Birthkeeper Testifies in Inquest After Woman's Freebirth Death

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Birthkeeper hired by woman who died after freebirth tells inquest she was ‘not there to make a birth safer’

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