Stacey Warnecke

Stacey Warnecke, a Melbourne-based wellness influencer, is in the news due to an ongoing inquest into her death. Warnecke passed away following a home birth, an event described as a 'freebirth'. The inquest has heard details about the circumstances surrounding her death, including the efforts of hospital staff to manage complications such as cardiac arrests and bleeding. It has also emerged that a doctor reported the birthkeeper to the police on the day of Warnecke's death, although it was not legally required. The proceedings aim to clarify the events leading up to and following her passing, highlighting the complexities and potential risks associated with home births and the medical response required in such critical situations.