Australia's peak health practitioner regulator is working with the federal government on ways to prevent harm during childbirth after recent reports of freebirths.

Melbourne influencer Stacey Hatfield died after giving birth to a healthy baby boy at her home, and, while her death is still being investigated by the coroner, it has sparked concern among health professionals about freebirths.

Freebirths, which are births done without a registered healthcare professional present and typically at home, are considered unsafe and not recommended by experts.

The role of doulas has also come under scrutiny after Australian influencer and doula Emily Lal, known online as "The Authentic Birthkeeper", was banned from promoting her views and providing advice while the Victorian Health Com

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