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Birthkeeper who allegedly ‘groomed’ pregnant women to fear hospital could face criminal charges

Published October 26, 2026 12:29 am • Updated October 26, 2026 1:11 am •
Birthkeeper who allegedly ‘groomed’ pregnant women to fear hospital could face criminal charges
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Victorian coroner hears Emily Lal told Stacey Warnecke that her ‘condition and mindset’ needed to be ‘solid’ to avoid a hospital birthFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA birthkeeper who allegedly “groomed” pregnant women to fear hospital could be referred to prosecutors to face potential criminal charges, a Victorian coroner has heard.Stacey Warnecke…

Victorian coroner hears Emily Lal told Stacey Warnecke that her ‘condition and mindset’ needed to be ‘solid’ to avoid a hospital birthFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA birthkeeper who allegedly “groomed” pregnant women to fear hospital could be referred to prosecutors to face potential criminal charges, a Victorian coroner has heard.Stacey Warnecke…

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