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Birth is a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life. But birth is also big business. In the new documentary THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Director Abby Epstein question the way American women have babies, and explore this fundamental question: should most births be viewed as a natural life process, or should every delivery be treated as a potential medical emergency?
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THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN makes a compelling argument for more humanistic approaches to birth, challenging the ideals of our technocratic society which places absolute faith in machines and technology. It is a must-see for anyone thinking of having a baby. |
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Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are licensed
health care practitioners educated in the two disciplines of nursing
and midwifery.
They provide primary care to women, including:
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- Prenatal Care
- Labor and Delivery Care
- Care after Birth
- Gynecological Exams
- Newborn Care
- Assistance with Family Planning Decisions
- Preconception Care
- Menopausal Management
- Counseling in Health Maintenance
- Disease Prevention
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| The Heart of Midwifery Care
for women and newborns lies more in the nature of that care, than
in its specific components. |
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| Midwifery practice has a firm foundation
in the critical thought process and is focused on the prevention
of disease and the promotion of health, taking the best from the
disciplines of midwifery, nursing, public health and medicine to
provide safe, holistic care. |
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