Key Takeaways:
The reason why the medicalization of birth is like the industrialization of birth.
Black, brown and indigenous women are three times more likely to die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth than white women.
Preparing for childbirth can involve learning about different options and resources, as well as creating a positive birth ambiance.
People feel intimidated or uncomfortable when they are in prenatal care and are not allowed to ask questions about rates or childbirth interventions.
Positive birth preparation includes being aware of what is available in homebirth, birth center and the hospital setting, as well as preparing mentally and physically for the experience.
Instead of creating an ordinary experience, every birth has the potential to be extraordinary.
Tweetable Quote:
“In birth, you need to be in a place where you can really let your mind go. You have to get into your body so that you can feel your way through labor and birth.” – Debra Pascali Bonaro