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    • Physiologic childbirth, a natural process, is increasingly medicalized.
    • A consensus statement addresses the need to support normal, healthy birth experiences.
    • Social norms and expectations significantly influence childbirth practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide expert commentary on the "Supporting Healthy and Normal Physiologic Childbirth" consensus statement.
    • To highlight the importance of recentering social norms around physiologic birth.
    • To advocate for evidence-based practices in childbirth.

    Main Methods:

    • Expert analysis and commentary on a published consensus statement.
    • Review of current literature and practices in childbirth.
    • Discussion of the implications of the consensus statement for healthcare providers and families.

    Main Results:

    • The consensus statement offers a framework for supporting normal physiologic birth.
    • Recenter social norms to align with physiologic birth processes is crucial.
    • The statement advocates for a shift in expectations towards a more natural birth experience.

    Conclusions:

    • Supporting healthy and normal physiologic childbirth requires a shift in societal expectations.
    • The consensus statement provides a valuable roadmap for promoting evidence-based, natural birth.
    • Further implementation of these guidelines can improve maternal and infant well-being.