Why is it, that throughout most of the twentieth century, American women gave birth lying down in a hospital bed?

a. It was thought that this position provided the least amount of strain on the baby during labor and delivery.
b. It was thought that this position provided the least amount of strain on the mother during labor and delivery.
c. This position is most convenient for the physician.
d. This is the natural position that most women want to assume while in labor.


ANS: C

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