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Friday briefing: How the Free Birth Society’s philosophy contributed to a preventable death

December 12, 2025

The Free Birth Society (FBS), a US-based organization advocating for unassisted childbirth, has faced scrutiny after its practices have been linked to preventable deaths and serious harm to women and infants globally. A new podcast, 'The Birth Keepers,' delves into the impact of this movement and highlights individual stories that illustrate the risks involved in unassisted births.

Friday briefing: How the Free Birth Society’s philosophy contributed to a preventable death

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The Free Birth Society promotes unassisted childbirth and has a significant global following.
Reports indicate that FBS's philosophy has resulted in traumatic births and preventable deaths.
A new podcast titled 'The Birth Keepers' investigates the implications of the FBS's practices.
The organization is described as a multi-million dollar business.
Women connected to the FBS have experienced loss or serious harm during childbirth.

Health Health & wellbeing Childbirth Pregnancy Women's health Children's health Women Parents and parenting Family Infant and child mortality

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Friday briefing: How the Free Birth Society’s philosophy contributed to a preventable death

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Friday briefing: How the Free Birth Society’s philosophy contributed to a preventable death

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