Why are women giving birth alone in Ireland - and across the world?
Inside the online freebirthing movement that’s gaining popularity worldwide.
The Journal speaks to women who have freebirthed in Ireland and beyond about their reasons for going outside of the medical system.
One woman who became immersed in exclusive, private online groups says leaving the extreme end of the freebirth movement felt like 'leaving a cult'.
Some in Ireland are freebirthing because they can't access HSE homebirthing services.
A Louth woman, Naomi James, who died after giving birth at home without a medic present, also participated in online groups, and freebirthing influencers.