i think if you go to hospital, you are not doing it right

there are different types of freebirth, but the common factor is not having a registered midwife of dr attend the birth. 1) in order to get birth certificate, medicare and centrelink organised, you will need to write a stat dec saying that you were pregnant and gave birth to a live born son/daughter on the date/time at location. 2)If you have a witness at the birth (partner/friend/doula), get a stat dec from them saying they witnessed the birth (same details). 3)If you have seen anybody during your pregnancy (GP/osteo/physio/accupuncture/sonographer) you can get a stat dec from them saying you were pregnant and they saw you at x gestation and later saw you with the newborn. 4) a stat dec from another person who saw you pregnant and saw you with the baby.

This 'evidence' of your pregnancy and birth is sent to birth, deaths & marriages in order to get your birth certificate. Some times, you will get a call saying that you need to see a dr, but this is not what the legislation says. Act to speak to their supervisor.

When the birth certificate is processed, you can then apply for medicare and centrelink services.