Free-birthing: Is it endangering the life of your baby?

IT'S been dubbed free-birthing -- the growing trend of women choosing to deliver their baby at home without any medical assistance. 
 
But obstetricians warn the practice is too risky and can quickly turn deadly for the mother or baby.

University of Western Sydney research presented at the Australian College of Midwives conference in Sydney last week revealed more women were choosing to give birth unassisted.

PhD student and midwife Melanie Jackson, who is compiling the data, said many women were disappointed with hospital care and preferred to "stay in control".   Full Read