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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why homebirthers want no medical intervention (hence doing it at home) but if the sh*t hits the fan, they expect the medical establishment to shoulder the responsibilty. They decided not to participate in modern medicine. I understand the history of obs v. midwives but it seems odd to me. [/quote]

I'm not saying I agree with the amount of the settlement and I don't know enough about the particulars of the case, but seriously? This is just ridiculous reasoning.

They had an [b]EMERGENCY[/b] and needed care!! The fact that they didn't start the birth in a hospital (which, BTW,  is not against the law, or some experimental practice - you do realize babies are born outside of hospitals every day?) does not absolve the hospital of responsibility for adequate standard of care. [b]So if I understand your reasoning, you are saying that once you choose to attempt a home birth you waive your rights to competent medical care??
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It will probably be reduced on appeal, and perhaps it should be. However, to say choosing to have a baby at home negates your right to expect good medical care if needed is the stupidest thing I've heard in a long time.

-signed, mother who gave birth in a hospital but still thinks people who arrive at the emergency room deserve good medical care. [/quote]

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