freebirthEtymologyCompound of free + birth. Coined by American yogini, herbalist, and shamanic midwife Jeannine Parvati Baker.nounA childbirth delivered without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.“Instead, Judith wanted to be with only her husband and her closest friend, a plan known as freebirth, or unassisted birth, by the tiny subculture of women who practice it.”verbTo give birth to a child without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.“Figures on the number of women choosing to freebirth are not collated, but researchers and midwives believe it's on the rise.”