© 2026 Boise State Public Radio
NPR in Idaho
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

'Free birth' gains attention on social media despite medical risks

Giving birth at home without medical assistance is gaining more attention.

Social media influencers are boosting what’s being called “free birth.” But experts say it carries a lot of risks.

Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga from the Midwest Newsroom.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Copyright 2026 WBUR

You make stories like this possible.

The biggest portion of Boise State Public Radio's funding comes from readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information.

Your donation today helps make our local reporting free for our entire community.