Sisyphus Speaks 345: Oregon moves to restrict naturopath and direct-entry midwife childbirth attendance

Published: Jan. 25, 2024, 2:37 a.m.

b'As it turns out, direct entry midwife and naturopath-assisted "natural childbirth" is a lot like naturopathic practice in general: feel-good theater versus actual education, training, demonstrated competence and better results. This may not make always make a difference when you\'re dealing with the worried well. But when two lives are on the line all at once, I\'ll go with results over atmospherics any day. Apparently, the state of Oregon is starting to agree.'