freebirther

English

Etymology

From freebirth +‎ -er.

Noun

freebirther (plural freebirthers)

1. A woman who chooses to give birth without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.
   • 2013 September 14, Joanna Moorhead, “Freebirthing: is giving birth without medical support safe?”, in The Guardian:

     The vast majority of women, freebirthers believe, could give birth more safely and happily without medical involvement.

Related terms

• freebirth
• freebirthing