An obstetrician recommends midwifery care [PODCAST]

“By denigrating midwifery care, pathologizing the natural process of birth, and instilling fear of complications and pain, doctors persuaded women to give birth at the hospital under their care. By touting the benefits of anesthesia, forceps delivery, episiotomy and promoting in-hospital birth, doctors and hospitals were able to capitalize on the new specialty. Interventions ofRead more …An obstetrician recommends midwifery care [PODCAST] originally appeared inKevinMD.com.
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