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Free Birth Society Profits Amid Global Maternal Risk

11/23/2025

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The Free Birth Society (FBS), led by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark, is linked by a Guardian investigation to maternal harm and infant deaths globally.
Medical experts criticize FBS for dangerous guidance, including minimizing infection risks.
Saldaya has been accused of advising women during emergencies, contributing to tragic outcomes.
Since 2018, FBS has generated over $13 million in profit, while experts warn its guidance risks mothers and babies.

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The Free Birth Society (FBS), led by Emilee Saldaya and Yolande Norris-Clark, is linked by a Guardian investigation to maternal harm and infant deaths globally.
Medical experts criticize FBS for dangerous guidance, including minimizing infection risks.
Saldaya has been accused of advising women during emergencies, contributing to tragic outcomes.
Since 2018, FBS has generated over $13 million in profit, while experts warn its guidance risks mothers and babies.