[Pregnancy] Rant: Homebirth Illegal?

[sionnach_sidhe]

That's what the AMA (American Medical Asses -- I mean Association) is pushing for. To legislate against births outside of a "hospital, or a birthing centre within a hospital complex

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[sionnach_sidhe]

It is balanced in that the author makes it clear she's seen both sides of the birth spectrum, but I still think that this approach is similar to someone saying "Oh, of course I'm Pro Choice -- but as a Christian I'd never let my daughter have one..." She states that she supports homebirth, but gives long personal 'evidence' on home homebirth would have been a dangerous choice for herself. I find it undermining. (But it is still a well-written piece, for all my criticism.)

At least some private Ob/Gyns are already offering different "packages" according to what one can afford. I can't remember where I read the article, but due to the complaints Ob/Gyns were getting over extremely short visits, extended wait times, etc, some have started offering "spa" services in which they only take a limited # of patients with the same due month, guarantee 1/3-1h visits, perscribe massage therapy, etc. (which, funnily enough, is *exactly* what midwives already practice). These "special attention" packages cost an average of $15,000 -- and that doee not include the fees of hospital birth itself.