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Childbirth and the illness focus

L Sweet1

  • 1Flinders University of South Australia.

Australian College of Midwives Incorporated Journal
|April 29, 1998
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Childbirth, once a natural female act, is now medically managed, negatively impacting women's experiences. This shift affects societal expectations and the midwifery profession.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Health and Medicine
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Women's Health Studies

Background:

  • Childbirth historically represents a natural physiological process intrinsic to women.
  • Western societal evolution has led to the medicalization of childbirth, shifting care from women and midwives to the medical profession.
  • This medical model may negatively influence women's childbirth experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the societal and medical influences on childbirth management.
  • To discuss the impact of the medical model on women's experiences during childbirth.
  • To examine the implications for the midwifery profession.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of societal expectations and medical practices in childbirth.

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  • Review of historical and sociological literature on childbirth management.
  • Discussion of iatrogenic effects within the medical model of pregnancy.

    • Main Results:

    • The medical profession's control over childbirth has altered the experience for many women.
    • Pregnancy is increasingly viewed as an illness within the medical model, leading to iatrogenic effects.
    • Societal expectations have adapted to this medicalized approach.

    Conclusions:

    • The medicalization of childbirth has diminished women's agency and potentially harmed their experiences.
    • Re-evaluating the role of the medical model and supporting midwifery are crucial for improving childbirth care.
    • Understanding these dynamics is essential for advocating for women-centered childbirth practices.