Emergency Care Delayed for Freebirth Mother Due to Consent, Court Hears
A coroner is investigating the death of Stacey Warnecke, who died after a home freebirth without medical assistance. A court heard that emergency care was delayed for several minutes because her "birth keeper" would only call an ambulance if Ms. Warnecke provided consent. This detail emerged during the ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death.
A coroner is actively investigating the death of Stacey Warnecke, who reportedly died after giving birth at her home without medical assistance. The inquiry is focused on understanding the full sequence of events that led to Ms. Warnecke's passing following the home birth.
During recent court proceedings connected to the investigation, crucial details emerged regarding the provision of emergency care for Ms. Warnecke. It was heard that there was a delay of several minutes in securing emergency services for her.
The court was informed that the delay stemmed from the actions of a "birth keeper" who was present during the home birth. This individual reportedly stated they would only contact an ambulance if Ms. Warnecke herself consented to the call. This requirement for consent contributed to the lag in emergency response.
The coroner's investigation is ongoing, working to ascertain all facts and circumstances related to Ms. Warnecke's death.
According to ABC News Australia, a "birth keeper" would only call an ambulance for Stacey Warnecke if she consented, leading to delayed emergency care, as heard in court.
