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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-26T04:29:01+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/26/birthkeeper-groomed-pregnant-women-melbourne-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/birthkeeper-who-allegedly-groomed-pregnant-women-to-fear-hospital-coul-44a4cf/

Victorian coroner hears Emily Lal told Stacey Warnecke that her ‘condition and mindset’ needed to be ‘solid’ to avoid a hospital birth Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A birthkeeper who allegedly “groomed” pregnant women to fear hospital could be referred to prosecutors to face potential criminal charges, a Vict

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