Inquest into Melbourne influencer’s death following freebirth halted after new phone evidence discovered
Summary
An inquest into the death of Stacey Warnecke, a Melbourne woman who gave birth at home without medically trained help, has been delayed after new phone evidence was found. Warnecke died from heavy bleeding after childbirth, and the court will investigate further before making any conclusions.Key Facts
- Stacey Warnecke, a 30-year-old nutritionist and wellness influencer, died on 29 September in a Melbourne hospital.
- Warnecke chose a "freebirth," giving birth at home without medical staff, supported by a birthkeeper with no medical training.
- The birthkeeper, Emily Lal, was paid $6,000 to support the birth but said she was not responsible for safety or medical decisions.
- Warnecke suffered a severe postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) after delivering the placenta.
- An ambulance was called about 30 minutes after the bleeding started.
- Lal lost access to messages from Warnecke about the labor after getting a new phone and could only communicate mainly with Warnecke’s husband afterward.
- New information from a forensic analysis of Warnecke’s phone has prompted further investigation and delayed the inquest's conclusion.
- Medical experts said Warnecke’s bleeding was treatable if a midwife or hospital care had been present, emphasizing early intervention is key in such cases.
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