Hello, I am writing a persuasive speech to persuade women to choose midwife assisted birth in a birthing center or at home instead of giving birth in a hospital. I was wondering if you could give me some good ideas or links to good research. If you answer could you tag me in it or just post it back to me instead of publicly so I can find your answer easily? Thanks!
Heh, you certainly asked the right person! I love this topic. I’m a midwife who works in a hospital, and I love working there, but I think that midwifery care is ideal in birth centers/homes. I personally plan on having my babies at home, but I wouldn’t be heartbroken to be in a hospital.
Book Reading list:
Anything by Ina May Gaskin, such as Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
Our Moment of Truth Campaign
For the science: Optimal Care in Childbirth by Amy Romano
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
An Easier Childbirth: A Mother’s Guide for Birthing Normally by Gayle Peterson
Blogs:
http://birthwithoutfearblog.com/
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/
http://midwifethinking.com/
http://www.feministmidwife.com/ (A friend and schoolmate of mine, she’s amazing!)
Good luck msirie! Let me know if you have any questions, or if you need help navigating some of the science, check back in! Anyone else have any suggestions? Favorite blogs or books or scientific articles?
