Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Freebird! I Mean, FreeBirth!

FreeBirth, or natural birth, has been going on since Adam and Eve in humans. Due to recent advancements in the last couple of centuries, hospitalized births have become common place in the Western World... that is, until now. Freebirth is gaining popularity again. Advocates say it is a very personal experience and should remain private, while opponents of this method see it as reckless and endangering both the woman's and child's life. One opponent goes so far as to say that if a baby dies during freebirth the mother should be charged with manslaughter or if they come out damaged, they should be able to sue their mother later in life.

You can read more here.

Some questions:

-Is freebirth an option for you?
-Do you think it is wrong to have a natural birthed child? If so, why?
-Would you practice tolerance towards a mother who chooses to participate in freebirth if you dissagreed with the method?
-Do you think this is a viable option for those who do not have proper health insurance or cannot afford the debt of a hospital delivery?
-Do you think this is a viable option for those who can afford a hospital but choose not to go?

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