Pregnant Native American women were singled out for COVID-19 testing based on their race and ZIP code, clinicians say. While awaiting results, some mothers were separated from their newborns, depriving them of the immediate contact doctors recommend. https://t.co/oJqHv9Qkft
In-depth look at midwifery in WA, thanks to @SandiDoughton. "Midwifery care is holistic, focusing on each woman as a person...The goal is to give the woman a rewarding experience while never compromising safety." https://t.co/rbfe7r3OHm
To anyone justifying pregnant people birthing alone b/c it wasn't until "recently" (1970s) that we let fathers into the delivery room, that was 50 yrs ago! We've learned a LOT more about science and the human condition in the past half-century!