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The stuff they don't tell you about childbirth. When a woman prepares for childbirth with the aid of a qualified care professional, there is a general assumption that the caregiver "knows all" and that maternal choice goes out the window, as does dignity, self consciousness and shame. Legs in stirrups, cervix checks, guided pushing: these are all considered the "norm" in the process of a healthy and normal delivery. Uncomfortable (both mentally and physically for some individuals) and painful procedures are endured under the guise that these are necessary and essential to the birthing proc...