Ursula chose to have her baby at home with a midwife. However, when Ursula was born her mother went to a hospital and does not remember anything about the birth. What changed during the two generations?

A. A switch from a medical event to childbirth as a natural event
B. A switch from a family centered event to a private family event
C. A switch from little technology to plentiful technology
D. A switch from few with health insurance to many with insurance


Answer: A

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