What Was the Name of the 20^th Century Method Used

question 254

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the 20^th century method used to heavily medicate women in labor so that they became less inhibited,which helped them to relax and promoted cervical dilation?

• A) twilight sleep
• B) drug-induced coma
• C) hypnosis
• D) labor napping

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