Krishinda A MIDWIFE who says she was unfairly sanctioned after helping a woman give birth at home claims her case is an example of failures in the health system. Krishinda Powers-Duff was called before the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) due to an incident during lockdown where, despite having no insurance, she assisted a mother who was freebirthing - giving birth without the assistance of a midwife or other medical professional. Krishinda had been asked by the woman to be present at the birth for moral support only, but when a complication arose she stepped in to assist and, she says, saved the baby’s life.