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Born In The Usa: How A Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed To Put Women And Children First
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In This Rare, Behindthescenes Look At What Goes On In Hospitals Across The Country, A Longtime Medical Insider And International Authority On Childbirth Assesses The Flawed American Maternity Care System, Powerfully Demonstrating How It Fails To Deliver Safe, Effective Care For Both Mothers And Babies. Written For Mothers And Fathers, Obstetricians, Nurses, Midwives, Scientists, Insurance Professionals, And Anyone Contemplating Having A Child, This Passionate Expos Documents How, In The Most Expensive Maternity Care System In The World, Women Have Lost Control Over Childbirth And What The Disturbing Results Of This Phenomenon Have Been. Born In The Usa Examines Issues Including Midwifery And The Safety Of Outofhospital Birth, How The Process Of Becoming A Doctor Can Adversely Affect Both Practitioners And Their Patients, And Why There Has Been A Rise In The Use Of Risky But Doctorfriendly Interventions, Including The Use Of Cytotec, A Drug That Has Not Been Approved By The Fda For Pregnant Women. Most Importantly, This Gripping Investigation, Supported By Many Troubling Personal Stories, Explores How Women Can Reclaim The Childbirth Experience For The Betterment Of Themselves And Their Children.Born In The Usa Tells:* Why Women Are 70% More Likely To Die In Childbirth In America Than In Europe* What Motivates Obstetricians To Use Dangerous And Unnecessary Drugs And Procedures* How The Present Malpractice Crisis Has Been Aggravated By The Fear Of Accountability* Why Procedures Such As Cesarean Section And Birth Inductions Are So Readily Used
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Born in the USA'? A: 'Born in the USA' critically examines the flaws in the American maternity care system, highlighting how it often fails mothers and babies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Marsden Wagner, a longtime medical insider and authority on childbirth.
- Q: What are some key issues addressed in the book? A: Key issues include the safety of out-of-hospital births, the impact of medical training on practitioners, and the rise of risky medical interventions.
- Q: How does this book help expectant parents? A: 'Born in the USA' provides valuable insights for expectant parents on reclaiming control over the childbirth experience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for healthcare professionals? A: Yes, the book is written for a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals like obstetricians, nurses, and midwives.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Born in the USA'? A: The book was published on May 21, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Born in the USA' has a total of 305 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Born in the USA' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What can I learn about maternal mortality rates in the book? A: The book discusses that women in America are 70% more likely to die in childbirth compared to those in Europe, exploring the underlying reasons.