Which of the Following Statements Concerning the History of Childbirth

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the history of childbirth is true?

• A) In the United States and Europe, physicians began attending routine births for women at the start of the 20th century.
• B) Giving physicians control over childbirth took power away from women while providing no significant benefits in safety for mothers or their babies.
• C) As birthing became more medical and less routine in the early to mid-20th century, women and mothers were often shut out from learning about the experience.
• D) All of these are correct.

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