I didn't know doctors do such a thing. This is so disgusting. Thank you for educating me about it. I'm happy for you that you had home birthing for your three children. And that I read your article. You're doing great great job. Also, I want to know the long story that you mentioned. Post it sometime. :)
They don't do that anymore. And that is a good thing. but those are tales I heard when I was first pregnant which is 37 years ago now.
Most hospitals are much better now. They have midwives on staff and so forth. Still, the clock is ticking once you get into the hospital. Most have rules that a woman is only allowed to be in labor for x amount of time before they start to try to speed up labor. And often, those speeding up methods end up causing a cesarian.
Of course, many couples go to the hospital without educating themselves about what all can be offered to them and what the consequences are.
This is a huge topic. And there are some wonderful hospitals with home-like birthing rooms and lots of great care - and then, we have doctors who schedule cesareans to fit their schedule (and pregnant couples who do that as well).
I only can speak to what is happening in the US - but for the most part, what kind of care you get depends greatly on how educated you are about the topic and how much money you have.
Okay, that's very informative. Thanks for adding to.y knowledge. :)