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Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates · Dec 10, 2025
The Birth Keepers: Death plan – episode six
“Central subject of investigation; online community promoting unassisted childbirth with documented cases of stillbirths and neonatal deaths among followers”
Unassisted Childbirth (Free Birth) Safety and OutcomesOnline Health Misinformation and Maternal HarmRegulatory Gaps in Birth Education and Midwifery Credentialing
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The Birth Keepers: FBS goes global – episode five
“Central subject of investigation; organization promoting free birth ideology globally with documented links to 48 cases of baby deaths or serious harm”
Unregulated Birth Attendant Training and CredentialingMaternal Mortality and Morbidity in Free Birth CommunitiesOnline Health Misinformation and Influencer-Driven Medical Decisions
View AnalysisOff Duty | The Guardian Investigates · Dec 10, 2025
The Birth Keepers: Growing an empire – episode four
“Central subject: multi-million dollar business offering membership ($499), courses ($399-$12,000), retreats, and unlicensed midwifery training with allegations of dangerous misinformation and normalized infant mortality.”
Unlicensed midwifery training and 'radical birth keeper' certification programsFree birth movement and rejection of prenatal medical careOnline course monetization and deceptive marketing in health education
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