Death of Irish mother in ‘free birth’ reveals how poor maternity care is pushing women towards extreme influencers

Key Highlights

• An Irish mother died during a 'free birth' without medical assistance.
• The Free Birth Society promotes unassisted childbirth and has faced criticism for safety concerns.
• Women in Ireland and the UK are increasingly attracted to extreme birthing methods due to poor maternity care.
• The FBS is a multimillion-dollar organization hosting events like the Matriarch Rising festival.
• There are reports linking the FBS to serious harm and loss in childbirth across the world.