Demedicalization of birth? Social-historical reflections on a polysemous expression
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https://doi.org/10.14672/ada201077%25pKeywords:
birth, childbirth, medicalizationAbstract
The article examines the concept of medicalization in childbirth, tracing its historical and sociological dimensions. It discusses the impact of medicalization on women's birthing experiences and the growing movement to demedicalize birth. The study highlights the importance of autonomy and personalized care in childbirth, emphasizing the need for a balance between medical intervention and natural birthing processes.
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