Investigation connects US freebirthing advocate to Melbourne mother's death
A Guardian investigation linked US ‘freebirthing’ advocate Emilee Saldaya to the death of Melbourne mother Stacey Warnecke, who died from postpartum complications after a freebirth. Saldaya previously claimed to have never heard of a death related to freebirth practices. The inquest into Warnecke’s death is ongoing, with no findings yet released.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 07:15 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 07:40 UTC
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