Just seen this article on the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/12/midwives-to-stop-using-term-normal-birth
I'm fascinated by this subject as I ended up being induced and with an EMCS for my first child and I felt like a massive failure. I'm now a week away from my ELCS (following consultant advice) and, although I'm happy with my decision, I still worry about what people think.
The article highlights how damaging the attitude that 'normal' childbirth is superior can be.
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Interesting article about the damaging concept of 'normal' birth being better than one that requires intervention
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clevername · 12/08/2017 10:59
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