Grantly Dick-Read, a 20th century British obstetrician credited as the "father of the
natural childbirth movement," held that pain was not inevitable in a normal, healthy childbirth, and that alleviating fear was the key to a healthy, positive, relatively painless experience.
But Ms Dover, part of the APOLLO team at Birmingham Women's Hospital, believes this study could eventually restore confidence in
natural childbirth.
28 Kyodo At least seven newborn babies have died following unassisted home deliveries recommended by a group promoting "
natural childbirth," Health and Welfare Ministry officials said Tuesday.
The arguments for
natural childbirth examined here rely on a discourse of normalcy and naturalness in the reproductive lives of non-Western women.
Because of this, Crosby indicates,
natural childbirth classes are extremely helpful, especially to first-time mothers, because they teach breathing and relaxation techniques.
Does
natural childbirth tend to promote exacerbations?
Roemer's team counters that the report's general message should indeed hold true for babies born in the 1990s -- especially to women who opt for
natural childbirth methods.
The Ontario proposal is for an 18-week leave for each parent in either a
natural childbirth or adoption circumstance.
In response, the
natural childbirth movement arose and continues to grow.
Supporters of
natural childbirth say epidurals cause a slow second stage of labour (the birth itself), and increase the risk of the need for forceps or ventouse delivery.
She is a
natural childbirth advocate, promoting safer and more empowering birth experiences through organizing over a half dozen seminars, creating CDs ("Growth through Childbirth"), and writing articles for local and international magazines.