1. The Medicalization of Childbirth
Normal cyclical events have been redefined as potentially hazardous and a major influence on women's psychological well being and passivity and dependence upon the medical profession for both a safe outcome of pregnancy/ prevention has been successfully nurtured. ... Rather than trying to understand the minor discomforts and normal processes associated with giving birth, the medical institution feels the need to look for pathology, which can lead to the use of medical interventions during labour, which may not even be necessary. ... Examples of the dangers and risks surrounding routine ...
- Word Count: 3380
- Approx Pages: 14
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate