Newborn dies after mother uses ‘Instagram-approved’ waterbirth; How safe is the ‘freebirth’ method?

A tragic case in Australia highlights the dangers of unsupervised ‘freebirths,’ where a newborn died following a home water birth promoted by an influencer. While research suggests water births can be safe under medical supervision with low-risk pregnancies, major medical bodies urge caution due to potential risks like infection and cord issues.