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During COVID-19, women are opting for 'freebirthing' if homebirths aren't available. And that's a worry

  • Written by Hannah Dahlen, Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
During COVID-19, women are opting for 'freebirthing' if homebirths aren't available. And that's a worryfrom www.shutterstock.com

The pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a midwife or registered health provider, according to a survey out this week. Another new survey helps explain why.

The number of women who say they have either had or were thinking about “freebirthing” is concerning, due to...

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