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# our-lady-of-lourdes - This year 2025
# our-lady-of-lourdes - Last year 2024
Mother died in Drogheda after 'freebirth' at home with no midwife or doctor present
- Naomi James suffered a postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth at home with no medic present.
- The doula who was present for Naomi's labour told The Journal she was "a sensational woman and birthed her baby with incredible power."
- Medical sources have expressed concern about 'freebirthing', but members of online support groups said birth trauma is forcing women to opt for freebirthing as a 'last resort'.
Three maternal deaths in Ireland in the last week
Families have set up GoFundMe pages to help cover the unexpected cost of these tragic deaths.