Post #3557002
2026-07-03 13:34 UTC
standing or squatting births, or other positions which are much safer
Interesting, I was initially skeptical but this does seem probably the case. Western culture is so weird, dangit.
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@doomsdayrs@lemmy.ml 2026-07-03 14:03
infinite punishment on westerners
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@TiredTiger@lemmy.ml 2026-07-03 16:33
Stems from medical misogyny dating back to the Victorian era. Birthing on one’s back is easier for a doctor to observe, and obstetrics centers the doctor over the person actually giving birth. Everything to stick it to the midwives, who actually knew what they were doing.