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Medicine's David Hackney warns that the 'freebirth' movement reflects adverse medical experiences

Media | December 09, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

'Freebirth' movement is dangerous to moms but reflects real concerns, Ob/Gyns say

Medpage Today: David Hackney, associate professor at the School of Medicine, explained why families decide to go with the "freebirth movement." "The root causes are their genuine adverse medical experiences: poor communication, insufficient respect for autonomy, undesired outcomes," said Hackney.

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