Which Factor Significantly Contributed to the Shift from Home Births

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which factor significantly contributed to the shift from home births to hospital births in the early 20th century?

• A) Puerperal sepsis was identified as a risk factor in labor and delivery.
• B) Forceps were developed to facilitate difficult births.
• C) The importance of early parental-infant contact was identified.
• D) Technologic developments became available to physicians.

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