Free birthing and the tragic death of Naomi James

Mother of four Naomi James from Co Louth died in June 2024 after
giving birth to her youngest son.


Having previously experienced traumatic births in hospital, Ms
James laboured at home and was brought to hospital where she
later died. Her family believes she may have been influenced by
the online Free Birth movement to avoid medical intervention.


A recent investigation into the Free Birth movement by the
Guardian found an industry worth millions of dollars to a few
figurehead leaders, putting the lives of women and babies
worldwide at risk.


Irish Examiner Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin has been
covering this story. She is the guest on today’s Deirdre
O’Shaughnessy podcast.


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