Wow. I've never considered the symbolism of the hospital bed and the position of the provider as one of authority. My doctor kept telling the nurses in the room "get her (me) into position." I had to repeatedly tell them that I didn't want to push on my back. My nursing school was very proud of their state of the art L&D sim lab with the expensive adjustable hospital bed and the birthing mannequin who could only deliver on its back.
Wow. I've never considered the symbolism of the hospital bed and the position of the provider as one of authority. My doctor kept telling the nurses in the room "get her (me) into position." I had to repeatedly tell them that I didn't want to push on my back.
My nursing school was very proud of their state of the art L&D sim lab with the expensive adjustable hospital bed and the birthing mannequin who could only deliver on its back.
May I propose giving birth in a birth centre or at home? Women are treated with more respect amd dignity in such a setting
This episode is missing from your blog post. I'd like to see the article references. Could you guide me on how to find them?