“I wanted a birth without fearmongering”: why is freebirthing on the rise in the UK?

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“I wanted a birth without fearmongering”: why is freebirthing on the rise in the UK?

By Monica Karpinski

11 months ago

7 min read

Following recent terrifying reports into birth trauma and the state of UK maternity services, it’s perhaps not surprising that the number of women opting to go through birth alone and without medical intervention is on the rise. But just how safe is this ‘freebirthing’ trend? Here, new mums and midwives discuss why so many are rejecting help from trained medical professionals, and what happens when you choose to go it alone.


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