CHAPTER 11: Physical Stress

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Pregnancy, labor, and the birthing process have  become much more invasive over  the  past several decades. Expectant mothers are often exposed to moderate levels of questionable diagnostic testing, internal examinations and,   in  the   case of  infertility, hormone  manipulation which   often   leads to  multiple fetuses and  premature infants along with associated risks  and costs.

Women are routinely placed in risk categories if they become pregnant after 35 years of age and are often subjected to C-section delivery thereby increasing the risk of physical birth trauma. 

It is important to understand that most parents are minimally aware of any of the negative effects these standard and regularly utilized procedures have  on the  health of the  child .

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