A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctorsAs Esau Lopez was asphyxiated for the first 17 minutes of his life on Earth, the atmosphere in the room remained serene, even ecstatic. Acoustic music crooned from a speaker in a modest two-bedroom apartment in a suburb of Pennsylvania. “You are a queen,” murmured one of three friends in the room.Only Esau’s mother, Gabrielle Lopez, felt something was wrong. She was pushing hard, but her son would not be born. “Can you help [him] out?” she asked, as Esau crowned. “Baby is coming,” the friend replied. Four minutes later, Lopez asked again, “Can you grab [him]?” Another friend murmured, “Baby is safe.” Six minutes passed. Again, Lopez asked, “Can you grab [him]?” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/nov/22/free-birth-society-linked-to-babies-deaths-investigation">Continue reading...</a>

كشفت تحقيقات استمرت لمدة عام أن الأمهات فقدن أطفالهن بعد تأثرهن بجمعية الولادة الحرة، التي تروج للولادة دون مساعدة طبية. تسلط حالة إيساو لوبيز، الذي عانى من الاختناق عند ولادته في بنسلفانيا، الضوء على المخاطر المرتبطة بهذا الحركة، حيث ظل الأصدقاء الحاضرون أثناء الولادة غير مدركين للوضع الحرج.

Una investigación de un año ha revelado que las madres han perdido hijos tras ser influenciadas por la Free Birth Society, que promueve dar a luz sin asistencia médica. El caso de Esau Lopez, quien sufrió asfixia al nacer en Pennsylvania, destaca los peligros asociados con este movimiento, ya que los amigos presentes durante el parto no eran conscientes de la situación crítica.

Une enquête d'un an a révélé que des mères ont perdu des enfants après avoir été influencées par la Free Birth Society, qui promeut l'accouchement sans assistance médicale. Le cas d'Esau Lopez, qui a souffert d'asphyxie à la naissance en Pennsylvanie, met en lumière les dangers associés à ce mouvement, alors que les amis présents lors de l'accouchement restaient inconscients de la situation critique.

A year-long investigation has revealed that mothers have lost children after being influenced by the Free Birth Society, which promotes giving birth without medical assistance. The case of Esau Lopez, who suffered asphyxiation during birth in Pennsylvania, highlights the dangers associated with this movement, as friends present during the birth remained unaware of the critical situation.

Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world

Year-long investigation into multimillion-dollar business exposed serious concerns, from dangerous medical claims to FBS-linked stillbirths• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/nov/22/free-birth-society-linked-to-babies-deaths-investigation">Full story: How the FBS is linked to baby deaths around the world</a>The Free Birth Society (FBS) is a business run from North Carolina that promotes the idea of women giving birth without midwives or doctors present.It is led by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark, ex-doulas turned social media influencers who have gained a global following through the FBS podcast, which has been downloaded millions of times. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/23/five-key-findings-from-our-investigation-into-the-free-birth-society">Continue reading...</a>

كشفت تحقيقات استمرت عامًا حول جمعية الولادة الحرة (FBS)، وهي منظمة مقرها في كارولينا الشمالية تروج للولادة بدون مساعدة طبية، عن نتائج مقلقة، بما في ذلك ادعاءات طبية خطيرة وروابط مع حالات ولادة ميتة. تقود الجمعية إيميلي سالدايا ويولاند نوريس-كلارك، وقد حصلت على اهتمام كبير من خلال البودكاست الخاص بها، الذي تم تحميله ملايين المرات.

Una investigación de un año sobre la Free Birth Society (FBS), una organización con sede en Carolina del Norte que promueve el parto sin asistencia médica, ha revelado hallazgos alarmantes, incluidas afirmaciones médicas peligrosas y vínculos con mortinatos. La FBS, dirigida por Emilee Saldaya y Yolande Norris-Clark, ha ganado atención significativa a través de su pódcast, que ha sido descargado millones de veces.

Une enquête d'un an sur la Free Birth Society (FBS), une organisation basée en Caroline du Nord qui promeut l'accouchement sans assistance médicale, a révélé des résultats alarmants, notamment des affirmations médicales dangereuses et des liens avec des mortinaissances. La FBS, dirigée par Emilee Saldaya et Yolande Norris-Clark, a gagné une attention significative grâce à son podcast, qui a été téléchargé des millions de fois.

A year-long investigation into the Free Birth Society (FBS), a North Carolina-based organization promoting unassisted childbirth, has revealed alarming findings, including dangerous medical claims and links to stillbirths. The FBS, led by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark, has gained significant attention through its podcast, which has millions of downloads.

Five key findings from our investigation into the Free Birth Society

Professionals say claims about birth, including excessive bleeding, blue babies and placenta care, are dangerous• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/nov/22/free-birth-society-linked-to-babies-deaths-investigation">Full story: How the FBS is linked to baby deaths around the world</a>The Free Birth Society (FBS) is a multimillion-dollar business that promotes the idea of women giving birth with no medical assistance.It is led by two ex-doulas turned social media influencers: Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark. Neither have midwifery or medical training, but they claim to have extensive experience from attending the births of other women. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/23/ignorant-and-life-threatening-experts-condemn-free-birth-society-misinformation">Continue reading...</a>

أدان الخبراء جمعية الولادة الحرة (FBS) لترويجها للولادات بدون مساعدة طبية، مؤكدين أن ذلك يؤدي إلى نتائج خطيرة مثل النزيف المفرط والولادات الميتة. المنظمة، التي تقودها المؤثرتان إميلي سالدايا ويولاند نوريس-كلارك، تفتقر إلى التدريب الطبي وقد ارتبطت بحالات مأساوية، بما في ذلك وفيات الأطفال.

Expertos han condenado a la Free Birth Society (FBS) por promover partos sin asistencia médica, afirmando que esto conduce a resultados peligrosos como hemorragias excesivas y mortinatos. La organización, dirigida por las influencers Emilee Saldaya y Yolande Norris-Clark, carece de formación médica y ha estado vinculada a casos trágicos, incluidos muertes infantiles.

Des experts ont condamné la Free Birth Society (FBS) pour la promotion d'accouchements sans assistance médicale, affirmant que cela entraîne des conséquences dangereuses telles que des saignements excessifs et des mortinaissances. L'organisation, dirigée par les influenceuses Emilee Saldaya et Yolande Norris-Clark, ne possède pas de formation médicale et a été liée à des cas tragiques, y compris des décès d'enfants.

Experts have condemned the Free Birth Society (FBS) for promoting unassisted childbirth, claiming it leads to dangerous outcomes such as excessive bleeding and stillbirths. The organization, led by influencers Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark, lacks medical training and has been linked to tragic cases, including infant deaths.

Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world

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