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Emily replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
Well ladies... I hate to say it but we as women handed over our trust in male doctors to decide what's best for us with the promise of less painful experiences. I'm currently reading Brought to Bed; The History of Childbirth from Colonial…
Elisabetta Malvagna replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
wow! Compliments for yr site! I put a post about it on my blog (www.partoriresenzapaura.it).
All the best
Elisabetta
Jody Milholland Hagensen replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
Definitely agree about the "god complex" and women doctors are no better. But it is a statment about the world we live in where women are still oppressed and ruled over by a male dominated system. As women, we can have influence in our…
Elisabetta Malvagna replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
'God complex': I like it! And I do agree with U. I think men (and women too) are scared of a woman who's giving birth: it's too powerfool!!! So, they try to control it. And they do it very well! I'm not a doctor or a…
Elisabetta Malvagna replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
That's right Sara. The problem is that most women don't listen to their bodies, they prefer to leave doctors decide for them. They're not interested in c-section risks, it's absurd! When I was pregnant, I didn't want…
Elisabetta Malvagna replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
Dear Emily, in Italy there is not a recommended rate. The only data is from WHO (10-15%), but nobody cares about it. I agree with you: female obstetricians are as guilty, unfortunately. We need a real change! Women should be much stronger and trust…
Elisabetta Malvagna replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
Dear Maha, as a journalist , and a mom of 2, I wrote a book about this, actually
and I just finished another one about HOMEBIRTH! (it will be published next April). Italian media like to talk and discuss about c-section pandemia, but in the…
Jennifer Rice replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
Unfortunately it's all about money, politics, and convenience. Most Dr.'s really don't care what woman want. Most of them have a "God complex" and think they know what is right for our bodies and babies. Us woman that have…
Sara replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
I don't think that it's just the men that are pushing for the c-sections. I have heard of a lot of female OBs pushing just as hard for them. It's just more convenient for them. Dr Lisa (on the TV show The Doctors) has actually talked…
Eleia replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
I completely agree. I came to realize that since men have become involved with childbirth, it has veered more and more away from NATURAL after I read the book Pushed. If you haven't read that book, then I recommend that you do. It is amazing.
EmilyK replied to Elisabetta Malvagna's discussion 'Why are men deciding how women give birth?' in the group Homebirthers
I understand where you're coming from. 40% is pretty drastic. In America we have The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), who tell us that an acceptable C-section rate is 10-15%. Of course, our actual rate is more like…
Elisabetta Malvagna added a gift to their profile page
Why are men deciding how women give birth?
I'm wondering why are men who decide how women give birth. I'm an Italian mom (sorry x my English) and I had 2 homebirths. In Italy we have 40% of c-section (????!!!) and nobody seems to care about it. I can accept (not very much) that we need men in politics, arts, music, science, literature and sports. But who are they to decide women's position during labor, when women can push, eat and drink, move, talk and cry? Why should we ask them the permission to be ..... what we are: women?????
Elisabetta Malvagna added a discussion to the group Homebirthers
Elisabetta Malvagna commented on My Best Birth's group 'Homebirthers'
When I was pregnant I was thinking hospital was not exactly the right place to have my baby. I was in a very good shape, my baby was ok, and I was asking WHY I should go to the hospital!!! I was 37 yrs old and it was my first pregnancy (I had…
Elisabetta Malvagna replied to Jamie Bond's discussion 'H1N1 perfect reason for homebirth!' in the group Homebirthers
Wow! I agree! homebirth is a perfect choice during the flu outbreak . Media should talk about it!
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- At 12:48pm on January 25, 2010, Elisabetta Malvagna added a gift to their profile…
- At 12:26pm on August 10, 2009,
Elisabetta Malvagna said…
- Hello Nicole,
thank U so much. I'm an Italian mother (and journalist and writer), so I'm sorry for my English.... This is a very nice place to talk about childbirth. I had 2 homebirths and I'm so proud of it. I wrote a book about my experience, the c-section pandemic and the iper medicalization in childbirth. I'm a blogger too (http://partoriresenzapaura.blogspot.com).
What about you?
- At 12:10pm on August 10, 2009,
OrganicMomBabyHealthcareSolution said… - Hello Elisabetta:
Welcome to MBB!
Cheers,
Nicole
Holistic Maternity Practitioner
www.WholeCreations.com/wombfull.html
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