Medicalization of Birth
The evolution of birth practices reveals a significant shift from home births to medicalized experiences, influenced heavily by societal changes and the feminist movement. The introduction of medications like scopolamine during the mid-20th century left many women disconnected from their birthing experience, resulting in a troubling trend where newborns were often separated from their mothers immediately after birth. This chapter highlights how these historical practices have shaped modern perceptions of childbirth and maternal empowerment.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
#436: The Medicalization of Birth and the Rise of Midwifery with Lindsey Meehleis
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