‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.When Emily Laszlo-Rath found out she was pregnant in 2021, she became intent on a “free birth.” “I just kind of started romanticizing the whole thing of being at home,” she said.