Midwives vs. Hospitals

Before this week I never gave much thought on the topic of midwives vs. hospitals. I honestly did not know that midwives were relevant in the United States in this day and age. After learning about the mishaps that take place in hospitals and the pressure that can come from doctors to perform cesarean sections or other unplanned procedures, I now understand why women may want to have a natural birth with a midwife. While going through the natural birthing process, a woman will be able to stick with her plan of action for her child's birth and not feel pressured to take on an alternative route. In my opinion, the process of a natural birth makes more sense to me. A woman should have the right to decide when and how she gives birth, and should not feel that the fate of her newborn child is in the hands of a stranger.