#1: labor begins on its own |
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Authors: | Amis Debby May Gaskin Ina |
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Institution: | I na M ay G askin is a certified professional midwife. She founded the Farm Midwifery Center near Summertown, Tennessee, more than three decades ago, and is the author of Spiritual Midwifery and Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. |
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Abstract: | In this position paper-one of six care practice papers published by Lamaze International and reprinted here with permission-the benefit of allowing labor to begin on its own is discussed and presented as an evidence-based practice that helps promote, protect, and support normal birth. The paper is written for childbearing women and their families. The accompanying commentary-written by a leading home-birth midwife and prominent national and international speaker on maternity care-describes further evidence of the disadvantages of inducing labor. The indications for and risks of induction are also explored. Lamaze International recommends that, unless there is a medical indication for induction, labor should be allowed to begin on its own. |
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