Marsden Wagner's Book Born In The USA
They say planned home births are not safe.
I say birthing at home gives women an opportunity to trust their bodies, and give birth when they are ready, if they want to because women are autonomous agents who have a right to choose how they want to deliver their child.
One might object that convincing women of the safety of homebirth is actually dangerous for others who might have high risk pregnancies.
I reply that most at-risk women choose not to birth at home to begin with, and if they do, certified midwives are trained to manage the problems or transport the women to the necessary care they need in time.
The article from the readings that most closely resembles my position is the sixth chapter of Marsden Wagner’s book, Born in the USA.
I say birthing at home gives women an opportunity to trust their bodies, and give birth when they are ready, if they want to because women are autonomous agents who have a right to choose how they want to deliver their child.
One might object that convincing women of the safety of homebirth is actually dangerous for others who might have high risk pregnancies.
I reply that most at-risk women choose not to birth at home to begin with, and if they do, certified midwives are trained to manage the problems or transport the women to the necessary care they need in time.
The article from the readings that most closely resembles my position is the sixth chapter of Marsden Wagner’s book, Born in the USA.