Expecting Perfection.
Published In: Commonweal, 2025, v. 152, n. 5. P. 24 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Munch, Regina 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the natural-birth movement and its influence on modern childbirth practices. Topics include the role of medical interventions in labor, the tension between trusting one's body versus relying on medical support, and the cultural and feminist influences that advocate for women's agency in pregnancy and delivery. It also critiques the pressure to conform to an idealized birth experience and the potential consequences of disregarding medical advice.
Additional Information
- Source:Commonweal. 2025/05, Vol. 152, Issue 5, p24
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0010-3330
- Accession Number:184773616
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