In the 19th century, it was more likely that a woman would die in childbirth at a hospital than giving birth at home with a midwife because
A. midwives were women, while doctors were men, and women understand childbirth more.
B. hospitals were filthy and disease ridden, which led to complications.
C. doctors were performing caesarian sections with no anesthetic.
D. midwives’ hands tended to be cleaner due to the performance of chores like laundry.
E. women only went to the hospital when they were having more dangerous and complicated deliveries.
Answer: D
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