At the art of birthing conference this was addressed by a swedish midwife
(I think) or doula there. She talked about how the swedish woman emulate
the US women when it comes to birth and meds etc. She talked about how
important it is for the US to take the lead because we are always seen as
the "best way."

That can explain, at least in part, the decline of homebirth and the
increase of epidurals and C/s's in the Scandinavias.

Susan

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