Pushing Uphill
How did lithotomy position become the standard position for giving birth? This article discusses the work of George Engelmann and how this came about.
How did lithotomy position become the standard position for giving birth? This article discusses the work of George Engelmann and how this came about.
Mary Ann Lieser is a freelance writer and doula, and sells used books in Wooster, Ohio. She is the mother of eight homebirthed children.
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