Evidence-based Birth
By Maureen Whitman

Have you ever felt that some of the restrictions that were in place during the birth of your child did not work in your favor? Did you ever wonder if they had truly been essential? Was that cesarean section medically necessary or planned to fit someone else’s schedule? Are you currently pregnant and uneasy about being told you have limited options because of policies already in place that don’t have clear evidence to support them? If so, read on.

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LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE

Many birthing women are now taking a greater role in researching, making decisions, and managing their care options. Rather than simply taking their care provider’s word for it, pregnant women are insisting on scientific proof to back up claims that an intervention or procedure is truly necessary.

Organizations that advocate for pregnant women and individuals who are taking more responsibility for their maternity care are actively seeking to identify hospitals and care givers who utilize an evidence-based model.

As more comes to light about how standard maternity care in many places in the US (and internationally) is not always supported by the evidence from best outcomes, consumers are pushing for answers and demanding change. You can read the entire article HERE at peggyomara.com.