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How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth?

Sydney, Oct 23 (Conversation) You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives, as well as considering what might happen if things dont go according to plan. But as over-stretched hospitals rush women through labour and discharge them early where possible, you might be left with less choice than you expected. In recent years, parliamentary inquiries in New South Wales and Tasmania have investigated the mistreatment of women during childbirth, showing how ignor

23 Oct 2026 9:13 am