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.