pregnancy and the medical industry

One thing about pregnancy and childbirth especially is that it's over medicated and over monitored. Pregnancy and childbirth is a natural state for a woman, and, the most important thing about being pregnant is shopping around for where to give birth. For my first two pregnancies, I avoided hospitals. I probably will do this for this current pregnancy too. Instead, I opted into giving birth in a birthing center. Midwives are much more knowledgable about pregnancy and childbirth than doctors or nurses are. They don't just learn about medicine, they learn about techniques to give birth painlessly or with less pain, important positions, and natural remedies to many issues pregnant women face. Birthing centers usually feel like a home, and when giving birth, you're in a natural setting, not a cold, over lit hospital room with people coming in and out constantly. Midwives are less rushed, they are less likely to rush you, and they know who you are because birthing centers focus on knowing…