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\"The surprising history of how we are born\" By : Tina Cassidy * Read the book

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"The surprising history of how we are born" By : Tina Cassidy

* Read the book and give information from the book

BIRTH ESSAY

Answer the following question based on your supplemental reading; Birth: The Amazing history if How We are Born.

1. Which birth practice or historical account surprised you the most?

2 Imagine that you just found out that you are pregnant with your first child. Before reading this book, would you choose an OBGYN OR MIDWIFE for your prenatal care? Why?

3. Answer question #2 after reading this book . Did your answer change ? why or why not ?

4. Imagine you are the literary editor of the NY Times. Write your review of this book would you recommend this to nursing students ? would you recommend this to expectant parents?

5. What is the most important piece of information that you have learned from reading this book ?

Explanation / Answer

1. Initially child birth occured at homes. Then it switched to hospitals. Those who were born in hospitals, experienced greater problems than their mothers.These were at a greater risk of injury and death. This idea surprises the most.

2. It would be better to choose OB/GYN. In this modern era, a specialised doctor would be better trained than a MIDWIFE, I suppose.