What You Need to Know About Birth Models (Birth What?)

Medical anthropologist Robbie Davis-Floyd talks with Adriana about the technocratic, humanistic and holistic birth models. She explains why we’ve gotten so obsessed with machines and numbers, why we need more midwives, how some OBs are making positive change by embracing the midwifery model of care, and what you can take from those models to improve your experience. If you liked this episode, listen to our interview titled Place of Birth as Your #1 Cesarean Risk and our episodes on The Holistic Stages of Birth. You can learn more about Robbie Davis-Floyd at davis-floyd.com. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode’s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you’re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course. Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: acorns.com/birthful * Go to acorns.com/birthful to start investing for your future today! * Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/BIRTHFUL Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands