Free birthing is dangerous - Warn Obstetricians

Full Story / Photo: News / Sunday Telegraph October 23, 2011 12:00AM

There is a growing trend these day to have the baby delivered at home WITHOUT any medical assistance, known as free birthing. Obstetricians find the practice too life threatening both for the mother and the baby. A recent study shows that there is a growing trend in Australia of free birthing, although no definite data is available as yet.

Jess Martin, 26 with her four week-old baby daughter Alya at their home in Hazelbrook in the Blue Mountains. Jess gave birth to Alya unassisted at home and without the use of drugs as she wanted a holistic birth. Pic: Dan Himbrechts

A study at University of Western Sydney research presented at the Australian College of Midwives conference in Sydney concludes that it is the disappointing hospital care that is forcing women to chose free birthing.

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