Interesting Article

mc0113

I came across this article that has a lot of information that aligns with my feelings, especially from what I've learned from reading and wanting a natural birth. Just thought some would be interested in reading it:

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-15133/10-things-i-wish-all-women-knew-about-giving-birth.html

The part that really was interesting is when it says "The September 2011 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), reported that only one third of all obstetrics guidelines in the US are based on good scientific evidence, one third are based on limited or inconsistent evidence, and the remaining third are based on expert opinion, which is "subject to bias, either implicit or subconscious."

soulcupcake

Definitely not surprised. It's unfortunate evidence-based practice is still not standard practice and model of care.

shellybean3788

I loved this article, but the part about giraffes giving birth on the "tundra" nearly sent me over the edge.

iris427

shellybean3788 said:

I loved this article, but the part about giraffes giving birth on the "tundra" nearly sent me over the edge.

What, you haven't heard of the rare polar giraffe?  LOL

I agree with some of the points in this article, but others I think are straight up BS.