Coroner examines safety of unassisted births after influencer's tragic death
Melbourne wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke died after a home birth in September 2025 without medical assistance. The coroner's inquest, led by Therese McCarthy, is examining the rise of 'freebirths' and untrained supporters, such as Emily Lal, who helped during the labor. This incident raises concerns over the safety of non-medical births in Australia.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 15:20 UTC
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