The Psychology and Illusion of Choice in Birth.

CHILDBIRTH & psychology; CESAREAN section; DECISION making; DELIVERY (Obstetrics); ILLUSION (Philosophy); PATIENT-professional relations; PSYCHOLOGY; UNDERWATER childbirth; VAGINA

The article discusses the Psychology and Illusion of Choice in Birth. Topics include Cesareans child birth being consistently encouraged by some doctors from early in the birthing process, and the dangers are belittled; homebirth is thought to be and often spoken of as being unsafe; and the largest study done on the subject water birth found to be safe. In fact, it was found that water birth may reduce the chance of bacteria and infection being introduced.