The Freedom to Birth—The Use of Cytotec to Induce Labor: A Non-Evidence-Based Intervention
Introduction Birth is one of the most natural processes in human history. It is a time when new life enters our world and creates a memory that will last until we die. Unfortunately, birth rates have declined significantly over the past few decades due to medical interventions such as Cesarean sections (C-sections) which are performed on more than 1 out of every 4 babies born today in the United States (according to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention). Cesarean section rates were higher before 1980 but have been rising steadily ever since then due to factors such as obesity, socioeconomic…