About this episode
For pregnant women in the U.S., there are plenty of reasons to mistrust the medical establishment. Mortality rates are high compared to other western countries, and one-third of women in the U.S. give birth by C-section. It’s no wonder that many women turn to the internet for alternatives. This week, the story of one woman who was drawn into a network of private Facebook groups dedicated to the idea of ‘freebirth,’ or unassisted birth. And what happens when the misinformation shared in these private groups has real-life consequences. Guest: Brandy Zadrozny , reporter for NBC News. You can read her reporting on ‘freebirth’ here. This episode originally aired in March 2020 Host Lizzie O’Leary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices