Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe inquest into the death of a 30-year-old Victorian mum Stacey Warnecke has been told she died from blood loss after she opted for a “free birth”.Updated June 15, 2026 — 4:47pm,first published 4:43pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:12Mother and teacher named as shark attack victimVideo icon2:38US-Iran peace deal reachedVideo icon1:31Former AFL player jailed over pool businessVideo icon1:24Gaethje stuns everyone with UFC upsetAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Inquest reveals Melbourne mum died from blood loss during ‘free birth’
The inquest into the death of a 30-year-old Victorian mum Stacey Warnecke has been told she died from blood loss after she opted for a “free birth”.
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