Ep 236//When Birth Left the Home | How America Medicalized Birth in one Generation

About this episode

The episode discusses the historical shift from home births to hospital births in the U.S. and its implications for childbirth choices today.

This episode explores the historical shift from home births to hospital births in the U.S. Using a 1928–1940 study, the episode explains how rising hospital births initially increased interventions and infection risks and shows that maternal mortality only declined after some simple adjustments. From a Christian perspective, Aly discusses cultural trust in medical institutions, the professionalization of obstetrics, and how understanding this history can help women make informed choices about childbirth today. Support the Show & Connect with Aly Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/ Monthly community calls, 50% discount on Homebirth Hub (faith based homebirth preparation course), and Peaceful Homebirth Community access - https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phfan/ IG- @peacefulhomebirth Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/ Other ways to support the ministry of Peaceful Homebirth: Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH…

People in this episode

Host: Aly McClain

Topics covered

• homebirth
• medicalization of birth
• maternal mortality
• Christian perspective
• childbirth choices
• historical shift in birth practices

Keywords

• homebirth
• hospital births
• maternal mortality
• birth trauma
• Christian childbirth
• medical institutions
• obstetrics

Sponsors

Araza, Fullscript, Yoto, Temp drop

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peaceful Homebirth Podcast

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