Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-306) and index.
Contents:
Reproductive regimes : the legal environment and maternity care in the United States. Law matters : tort regimes and reproductive health regimes -- Myths of malpractice : liability risk in American maternity care -- What's the rush? : tort laws and elective early-term births -- The machine that goes ping! : technology fetishism and the electronic fetal monitor -- If in doubt, cut it out : malpractice and cesareans -- Choice matters : reproductive rights regimes and VBAC [vaginal birth after cesareans] -- Reproductive regimes : the legal environment and maternity care in the United States.
Summary:
"'The Business of Birth' explores malpractice and maternity care in the United States"-- Provided by publisher.
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