Citation

Zeldes K, Norsigian J. Birth 2008; 35(3): 245-249.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Wiley-Blackwell)

DOI

10.1111/j.1523-536X.2008.00246.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Within the United States, women routinely confront negative and distorted ideas about birth, and highly medicalized births are the norm. The writers and editors of Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth discuss their efforts to write a book that provides women with accessible, evidence-based information; examines the social, economic, and political factors that shape and constrain childbirth choices; and inspires women to work toward ensuring that all women have access to the full range of safe and satisfying birthing options. (BIRTH 35:3 September 2008)