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Originally Posted by cmac2012
I keep hearing bits on the local radical station (KPFA, first public supported radio in the US) about the much lower usage of midwifes in the US as compared to other countries and how our infant mortality rates are not good among industrialized nations. One thing I've heard for years is that OBGyns like cesareans cause they can schedule them for convenience.
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For our 2nd kid the woman in the next delivery room over had a midwife. And chanting with tambourine accompaniment that councided with contractions.
Hare Krisnna's.
I got to know them pretty well and helped them with native plant ID and understand some late 19th century plant manuals of medicinal herbs. Interesting group of folks.
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