Book Review: Birth as an American Rite of Passage by Robbie Davis Floyd
Birth as an American Rite of Passage By Robbie Davis-Floyd Have you ever questioned why certain procedures are performed in the hospital? Perhaps you’ve questioned if your induction or cesarean was truly necessary. Have you ever wondered if the way your birth played out had effects on your first few days, weeks and months postpartum? Where did the APGAR score originate from? Why do some hospitals “allow” a woman to eat/drink during labor while others do not? Why is the culture among each hospital so different and individual in their “protocol” of care? Perhaps your questions are leading you down a path to discovering the answers that you can’t seem to get when you “ask your doctor” as you’re advised. If you’re questioning and open-minded, can I encourage you to pick up this book and do a little digging? As I summarize my takeaways from this book, I will also quote some of my favorite lines straight from the book. As always, never take my word for any of this… Do...