Sunshine Coast 'Freebirth' Baby Could Have Survived, Coroner Finds The recent coroner's court hearing into the death of Baby M on the Sunshine Coast has shed light on the dangers of "freebirths" – childbirth outside the medical system.
While advocates tout these alternative birthing methods as empowering women to take control of their reproductive choices, the tragic outcome in this case raises critical questions about the consequences of ignoring established medical protocols.
The circumstances surrounding Baby M's birth are similar to those of Stacey Warnecke, a 30 year old nutritionist who died last year after giving birth without medical assistance.