An inquest into the death of 30-year-old Victorian mother Stacey Warnecke hears she died from blood loss following a postpartum haemorrhage after she chose a “free birth,” according to multiple outlets. Reports state the inquest findings attribute Warnecke’s death to haemorrhage-related blood loss.
The Guardian adds details about the circumstances described during the inquest. It reports Warnecke experienced severe symptoms at home and became short of breath, and that the woman she hired as her “birthkeeper,” Emily Lal, told her she was likely having a panic attack. The publication also reports Warnecke sought support from someone without medical qualifications and had paid $6,000 for pregnancy support.
Across the reports, the inquest centers on what occurred during Warnecke’s final moments and what factors led her to opt for a birth without medical assistance. The coverage reflects coroner’s scrutiny of the decisions and events surrounding the death.
