[lbo-talk] The business of being born

[Joanna]

I saw a documentary called "The Business of Being Born," which looks at 
the technology/business of being born in the U.S. and questions our 
current approach, which is actually resulting in a 33% caesarean 
rate...40% in some parts of New York.

Now, these are insane numbers. Utterly insane. The U.S. is the only 
developed country with these kinds of numbers. The reasons behind it are 
mostly ideological (the whole birthing business has a very sad and 
horrific history in modern medicine).

But what really confuses me is why the Insurance companies are putting 
up with it. I mean, not only do they have to pay more, but there are 
proven, workable alternatives.

Any ideas?  I do recommend the documentary. It's not super great, but 
it's good enough, to get you thinking. Netflix has it.

Joanna