1. What are the possible advantages and disadvantages of treating childbirth as a "medical"
condition (i.e., constant medical care led by doctors and healthcare providers,
hospitalization, etc.)?
roctricted in their access to tobacco alcohol or drugs?
the advantage include pain control, access to NICU, staff support and availability of interventions. disadvantage include stress, fewer birthing positions, fewer support people, and you may not be able to choose your delivery doctor.