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Home birth tragedy spotlights unregulated care and treatable hemorrhage risks
health25 days ago

Home birth tragedy spotlights unregulated care and treatable hemorrhage risks

Stacey Warnecke, a 30-year-old wellness influencer, died from postpartum hemorrhage hours after a home birth; an inquest found a delayed ambulance response and involvement of a paid, unregulated birthkeeper, prompting questions about safety and regulation of home births, even as experts note such hemorrhages are eminently treatable with rapid medical care and hospitals are generally safer in emergencies.

Rising Trend of Home Births Among Parents
health9 months ago

Rising Trend of Home Births Among Parents

The rise in home births in the U.S. reflects growing distrust in hospitals, especially among Black women due to high maternal mortality rates and historical discrimination, with limited safety data but potential for comparable outcomes in low-risk cases; ongoing hospital closures in underserved areas may further influence this trend.