Yes, we can get bogged down in semantics when discussing what is meant by "natural birth". What I mean is clear to me and that is what was, I believe, envisaged by the early proponents of "natural birth" is women birthing under their own power without pharmacological pain relief or obstetric interventions. However, I do understand that idea has been broadened by some to include all vaginal births and shrunk by others with limitations to the place of birth, birth position(s) and birth attendants as well as type of management of third stage. Hence the term has becoome very loaded which I personally think is a huge shame.
marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trish David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:30 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Natural Birth > I am not sure I know what is meant by 'natural birth' since it is > totally embedded in cultural practices. Who has a reliable definition > for this that is NOT biomedically oriented? Trish > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
