What to Reject When You're Expecting

Thanks to Consumer Reports for publishing this excellent article on the top 10 Pregnancy Procedures to avoid unless medically necessary. 


1. A C-section with a low-risk first birth.
2. An automatic second c-section.
3. An elective early delivery.
4. Inducing labor without a medical reason.
5. Ultrasounds after 24 weeks.
6. Continuous electronic fetal monitoring.
7. Early epidurals.
8. Routinely rupturing the amniotic membranes.
9. Routine episiotomies.
10. Sending your newborn to the nursery.