by Amie Newman

February 2, 2010 - 6:00 am

Currently, Washington State policy still allows shackling of pregnant women in some cases. But advocates are pursuing legislative efforts to ensure a complete prohibition on shackling of pregnant women.

by Eileen Ehudin Beard, American College of Nurse-Midwives

January 22, 2010 - 6:00 am

More and more women are being refused the right to give birth on their own terms as more and more hospitals ban women from VBACs. Choice means that a woman must have the freedom and support to compare the risks of VBAC and the risks of cesarean surgery.

by Jill Alliman, American Association of Birth Centers

October 8, 2009 - 6:00 am

Despite the financial resources commanded by hospital-based birth
services, many experts, economists, and advocates are alarmed at the state of U.S. maternity care, which is driven by high rates of unproven medical interventions.