From the 1930s through the 1960s, it was standard practice in hospitals in Western countries to __________.

A. have women in labor walk between contractions
B. prevent women from entering hospitals until active labor
C. heavily medicate women in labor
D. encourage women in labor to deliver at home


Answer: C

Psychology

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