Melbourne wellness influencer found short of breath and clammy after free birth hours before death (opens original article in a new tab)

A Melbourne wellness influencer died from a treatable complication after giving birth at home without medical staff, with her husband and an unregulated birthkeeper present.

• Melbourne wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke died from postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth at home without medical staff.
• She experienced severe bleeding and was found unconscious with a large blood clot hours before her death.
• The coroner's inquest is examining her choice to avoid medical care and the role of the unregulated birthkeeper present during the delivery.