Contemporary Document Archive ~ 1970 to Present
Archive
Contemporary topics
& Documents
1970 to present
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- Political & scientific issues surrounding normal childbirth practices
- Controversy btw the obstetrical model & physiological management of normal childbirth as provided by all types of birth attendants in all settings
1. Cochrane Review ~ Planned hospital birth v. planned home birth ~ April 2012
2. University of Copenhagen ~ Birth is No Reason to Go to Hospital ~ September 2012
3. California Department of Consumer Affairs – 1977 letter by deputy director Michael Krisman on proposed mfry legislation
Senate Bill # 1896 {best official source of information about the positive impact to the State associated with providing direct access to midwives of all background and professional care during childbirth in all settings}
