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Yolanda Norris Clark

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Co-founder of Free Birth Society, an organization that provides birth-related training and ideology to followers. She conducts paid birth trauma debriefs and teaches courses on childbirth, while consistently asserting that the organization operates ethically and that mothers bear responsibility for their own outcomes. She is featured in The Guardian Investigates podcast series examining the organization's influence, training programs, and handling of follower safety concerns.

Episode Appearances

Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates

Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates · Dec 10, 2025

The Birth Keepers: Death plan – episode six

Co-founder of Free Birth Society; conducted birth trauma debriefs at $150-$800/hour; denied responsibility for follower outcomes despite creating influential content

Unassisted Childbirth (Free Birth) Safety and OutcomesOnline Health Misinformation and Maternal HarmRegulatory Gaps in Birth Education and Midwifery Credentialing
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Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates

Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates · Dec 10, 2025

The Birth Keepers: FBS goes global – episode five

Co-founder of Free Birth Society; co-developed ideology and training programs; claims not responsible for mothers' choices despite organizational influence

Unregulated Birth Attendant Training and CredentialingMaternal Mortality and Morbidity in Free Birth CommunitiesOnline Health Misinformation and Influencer-Driven Medical Decisions
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Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates

Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates · Dec 10, 2025

The Birth Keepers: Growing an empire – episode four

Co-founder of Free Birth Society; teaches 'Through the Veil' course featuring her own birth; co-created Matri-Birth Midwifery Institute; claims FBS is 'most ethical business' despite criticism.

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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Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates

Off Duty | The Guardian Investigates · Dec 10, 2025

The Birth Keepers: Journey Moon – episode three

Co-founder/business partner of Free Birth Society; claims FBS is ethical business and mothers bear responsibility for outcomes

Free birth movement and unregulated midwiferySocial media algorithm radicalization in health decisionsPreventable maternal and fetal mortality
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