The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Free birthing and the tragic death of Naomi James

Irish Examiner Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin is the guest on today’s Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast

Naomi James from Co Louth died in June 2024.

Mother of four Naomi James, from Co Louth, died in June 2024 after giving birth to her youngest son.

Having previously experienced traumatic births in hospital, Ms James laboured at home and was brought to hospital where she later died. Her family believes she may have been influenced by the online Free Birth movement to avoid medical intervention.

A recent investigation into the Free Birth movement by The Guardian found an industry worth millions of dollars to a few figurehead leaders, putting the lives of women and babies worldwide at risk.

Irish Examiner Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin has been covering this story. She is the guest on today’s Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast.