First week

Midwifery - first week.

Social Model vs Medical Model

Medical = Technocratic

Obviously there is a move towards the social model, even by medical practitioners entrenched in a technocratic way of operating. I think that part of this move is the result of consumer demands.

I can see how I was affected by my social situation, social pressure, and the susceptibility to accept the "expert" guidance in my birth process. This was strongest when I was pregnant with Lucas, and still present with Maia.

I recognise that I had a choice with Maia to stand for a home birth, or wait instead of being induced. I had a wonderful birth experience. I had an induction and waterbirth (almost) with minimal intervention. Why do I still dwell on it? Do I feel guilty? Or do I still have questions to ask? Or do I just have to get over it? How much influence was the medical model or even CYA on the birth experience?