What Was a Major Reason Many Women Began Choosing Not

question 27

Multiple Choice

What was a major reason many women began choosing not to be heavily sedated during childbirth in the 1960's and 70's?

• A)While the pain was difficult,it wasn't unbearable.
• B)The drugs contributed to postpartum depression.
• C)The drugs tended to initiate immune responses in the mother that harmed the baby.
• D)The babies were at risk during and after the delivery.

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