‘These are avoidable’: Dozens of babies dead or permanently injured after freebirths
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-22 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: National / Victoria
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Australia
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Snippet:
At least 13 babies have died following so-called freebirths in Victoria over the past five years, while a further 11 have suffered potential lifelong brain injuries.
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